Lawyers: Decision in Mkini case may curtail other news sites, social media
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Lawyers and media groups have expressed concern over the Federal Court s decision to cite news organisation
Malaysiakini for contempt and fine it RM500,000 over five reader comments.
They are worried about its impact on press freedom, other news organisations and the public s ability to participate in online critical discourse.
They also questioned if social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter will now need to closely police Malaysian users or risk being cited for contempt.
Calling the fine amount excessive , lawyer Azira Aziz remarked that the decision placed an unfair burden on newsrooms.
Thursday, 14 Jan 2021 05:36 PM MYT
BY YISWAREE PALANSAMY
Arau MP Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim is pictured at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur July 14, 2020. Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 Arau MP Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said that he was listed as a member of the parliamentary Special Select Committee (SSC) for women and children’s affairs without his confirmation.
He added that it was only temporary and that Parit MP, Datuk Mohd Nizar Zakaria, who is National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) chairman, will be taking over.
Thursday, 07 Jan 2021 05:50 PM MYT
BY SHAHRIN AIZAT NOORSHAHRIZAM
Muda co-founder Amir Abdul Hadi speaks to the media during a press conference at the Dang Wangi LRT station in Kuala Lumpur January 5, 2020. Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) said today, through its lawyers, that it does not plan to apologise to Prasarana Malaysia Bhd chairman Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman.
Law firm Azira Aziz and Co added that its client, Muda co-founder Amir Abd Hadi, firmly denies any accusations of slander during a Muda press conference held on January 5 in response to recent allegations surrounding Tajuddin.