Ruling bolsters right to free speech, say legal experts


PETALING JAYA: The Court of Appeal’s landmark decision on the Sedition Act has bolstered Malaysians’ right to free speech, say legal experts.

Universiti Malaya law lecturer Associate Prof Dr Azmi Sharom said the decision was much welcomed.

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