In this episode of Malaysian Politics Explained, we dive into the contempt judgment against online news-outlet Malaysiakini and answer 3 core questions.
What does Contempt of Court mean?
Why was Malaysiakini held responsible for comments made by its readers on their platform?
What does this judgment mean for the future of Malaysia?
Link to Press Summary of judgment: http://www.kehakiman.gov.my/sites/default/files/2021-02/Press%20Summary%20-%20M%27kini%2019%20Feb%202021%20%28majority%29.pdf
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