Regulate hate speech without sacrificing freedom of expression, says Lee Lam Thye


KUALA LUMPUR: The National Unity Ministry's initiative to regulate the spread of hate speech is timely, but it should not suppress freedom of expression, according to Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

The Unity Advisory Council member stated that laws against hate speech can promote a more inclusive and tolerant society by discouraging discriminatory language and actions.

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