CIJ condemns use of Section 233 of CMA against Patrick Teoh

Published: Jun 15, 2020 4:29 AM

The Centre for Independent Journalism Malaysia (CIJ) has condemned the recent use of Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA) against radio personality Patrick Teoh.

“CIJ calls on the Perikatan Nasional government to stop using Section 233 of the CMA to censor and silence dissenting and non-conforming voices, following the charging of radio DJ Patrick Teoh in Johor yesterday.

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