PETALING JAYA: There is no need to arrest former journalist Sidek Kamiso for his tweet and seek a four-day remand order, said Malaysian Bar Council vice-president George Varughese (pic).
On Sept 19, Sidek was arrested under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which criminalises online content deemed offensive for his comments over the death of PAS spiritual adviser Datuk Dr Haron Din.
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