Global human rights alliance gives Putrajaya poor marks
Civicus cites a spate of arrests using various draconian laws as well as clampdown on free speech.
Preacher gets 9-month jail term for seditious comments against Selangor sultan
This comes after the Court of Appeal dismissed Wan Ji Wan Hussin's appeal against the conviction and reinstated the Sessions Court's sentence.
Zero tolerance for acts of incitement, says Anwar
The prime minister says he does not agree with the use of the Sedition Act on those who criticise the government, but that attempts to incite the people using the 3R issues are not acceptable.
Indian govt proposes overhauling colonial-era criminal laws, including on sedition
In modern India, the sedition law has frequently been used as a tool of suppression by successive democratically elected governments to intimidate people who protest against authority.
Rights lawyers condemn govt's plan to give 'new life' to Sedition Act
Lawyers for Liberty reminds Anwar Ibrahim and Pakatan Harapan of their promise to completely repeal the act in the event that they took federal power.
Sanusi's sedition charges reveal hypocrisy among liberals, says academic
Shafizan Mohamed says those who have adopted an open attitude all this time are now suddenly saying 'long live the king'.
AGC denies selective prosecution, persecution
Attorney-General Idrus Harun says charges are brought based on evidence and facts, not the demands of any party.
I know what it's like in prison, Anwar says vowing no oppression of opposition
Anwar Ibrahim says he will not arbitrarily use his power as prime minister.
'Sanusi wave' sweeps social media after sedition charges
Many hail the Kedah menteri besar as a hero.
Anwar's false and misleading statement defending sedition charges against rival Sanusi
One of the charges against the Kedah menteri besar is related to the criticism and mockery of the prime minister – it is an abuse of power and oppression, plain and simple.
Lawyer urges equal treatment for 3R cases after Sanusi probe and prosecution
Rafique Rashid says everyone who uses 3R issues should be subject to the same action, including those from the government.
Guan Eng's case different from Sanusi's, says top cop
Razarudin Husain says the DAP chairman did not touch on matter related to the royal institution.
