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Royal Malaysia Police have opened an investigation into a Facebook account owner suspected of posting seditious and insulting content targeting Malaysian royalty and government institutions, marking renewed enforcement of online speech regulations.
Malaysian authorities have arrested two people as part of a sedition inquiry into a podcast programme that allegedly broached religious themes, raising fresh concerns about free expression and religious sensitivity in the country.
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Negeri Sembilan police have opened an investigation into Jempol MP Datuk Shamsulkahar Mohd Deli following allegations of seditious remarks made during a campaign speech in Seremban Jaya.
A man has been arrested by Johor Baru police for posting seditious and insulting remarks about Islam on Facebook, marking the latest enforcement of laws protecting religious sensitivities in Malaysia.
Prominent political activist Chegubard has been disqualified from contesting in the Negri Sembilan state election following a Sessions Court conviction on sedition charges and a RM5,000 penalty.