Malaysia still criminalises ‘grossly offensive’ online remarks, but here’s why today’s ruling on ‘offensive’ speech was lauded The Court of Appeal’s decision today only makes it no longer a crime in Malaysia to make “offensive” online remarks, but it does not affect a newer version of the law, which...

Malaysia still criminalises ‘grossly offensive’ online remarks, but here’s why today’s ruling on ‘offensive’ speech was lauded #communicationsandmultimediaact #courtofappealmalaysia #freedomofspeechmalaysia #heidyquah #onlineharassmentlegislation #section233amendment