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Top 5 at 5: The Surge of Investigations Under the Sedition Act
41 mins·17:00, 5 Feb 2026
Top 5 at 5: The Surge of Investigations Under the Sedition Act
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17:00, 5 Feb 2026
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Guest: Zaid Malek (Director), Lawyers for Liberty
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told Parliament today that in 2025, police opened 142 investigation papers under the Sedition Act 1948, with around a dozen cases proceeding to court. We explore this with lawyer Zaid Malek.
(Starts at 23:23)
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• Sexist ad face backlash: Astro faces criticism after MRT ads for Pak Su Ammara featured sexist quotes that went viral, sparking outrage from NGOs and women’s rights groups. The posters were removed, but questions remain about accountability in advertising. (Starts at 11:44)
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Image Credit: Shutterstock and Rajsurian Pillai
Presenter: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan
Producer: Sudais Ferhard, Sneha Harikannan, Lim Sue Ann, Alia Zefri, Juliet Jacobs
Malaysia current affairsSedition Act MalaysiaFreedom of expression MalaysiaE-waste enforcement MalaysiaEnvironmental corruption MalaysiaSexist advertising backlashWomen’s rights MalaysiaNational food security planSustainable agriculture MalaysiaMalaysia cultural soft power
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