Major amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act have been passed to address a myriad of online safety issues, including hate speech, scams and unsolicited messages.
They also include new explanations to refine and clarify the contentious Section 233, which has long been used by those in power against political dissent.
What do we need to know about these proposed amendments?
Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris speaks with Karen Lai from the Women’s Centre for Change, Penang, Foong Cheng Leong from the Bar Council’s committee on intellectual property, and Wathshlah Naidu from the Center for Independent Journalism.
Produced by: Astro Awani
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