Malaysia: Repeal of Anti-Fake News Act Must Be Followed by Broader Legislative Reform Efforts
August 16, 2018
August 16, 2018
LONDON, England, Aug. 16 -- Article 19 issued the following news release:
ARTICLE 19 commends the Malaysian government for following through on its commitment to repeal the Anti-Fake News Act, a recently-enacted and highly controversial law that constituted a serious threat to freedom of expression. However, further action is needed to protect the rights of Malaysians. Malaysia's new leaders must initiate a far-reaching and comprehensive program of legislative reform targeting legal . . .
ARTICLE 19 commends the Malaysian government for following through on its commitment to repeal the Anti-Fake News Act, a recently-enacted and highly controversial law that constituted a serious threat to freedom of expression. However, further action is needed to protect the rights of Malaysians. Malaysia's new leaders must initiate a far-reaching and comprehensive program of legislative reform targeting legal . . .