Sedition Act to remain, says Home Ministry


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KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry is of the view that the Sedition Act 1948 is still relevant, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said in a written reply that the spread of reports or information which are seditious in nature via social media could threaten the peace and safety of the public.

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