M’sian govt sued over Singapore’s anti-fake news law

Hidir Reduan Abdul RashidPublished: Oct 7, 2020 9:42 AM | Updated: Oct 7, 2020 9:42 AM

Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) have filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian government over the latter’s alleged failure to uphold the former’s freedom of speech from being encroached by Singapore’s anti-fake news law.

Law firm Messrs Daim & Gamany filed the Originating Summons (OS) on behalf of the two plaintiffs - LFL and its adviser N Surendran - at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Registry on Sept 18...

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