NUJ: Amendments to CMA 1998 must not restrict right to freedom of expression


PETALING JAYA: The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has cautioned that the proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 must not restrict the right to freedom of expression online.

“NUJ considers it best to bring up the right to reporting and freedom of press since online news now play a bigger role in informing the public.

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