Mkini files bid to quash fake news law as unconstitutional


KUALA LUMPUR: Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd has filed leave for a judicial review seeking a declaration that the Anti-Fake News Act 2018 is unconstitutional, has no effect and is not valid.

The leave application was filed at the Kuala Lumpur High Court (Appellate and Special Powers Division) via Daim & Gamany law firm on Friday.

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