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[UPDATED] ‘Offensive’, ‘annoy’ are constitutional: Federal Court overturns appeals court decision on CMA section

Decision by lower court in August 2025 had ruled the words were vague and unconstitutional

Act 588: Govt to file appeal on Court of Appeal decision applicable before Section 233 Amendment

Comms Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil affirms that the amended Section 233, which replaces ‘offensive’ with ‘grossly offensive,’ sets a higher legal threshold

It is no longer a crime to make ‘offensive’ online comments intended to ‘annoy’: Court

Court of Appeal strikes down parts of Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 in landmark ruling

Why is Aliff Ahmad being probed by MCMC over Nurul Izzah? Here’s a simple explanation – Aidil Akmal

Lawyer explains why the probe isn't about 3R or politics, but about how often baseless public accusations are made online

[UPDATED] Jail time for posting offensive content on minors under proposed amendments to CMA

A new sub-section stipulates maximum RM500,000 fine and imprisonment of up to five years if content involves children under 18
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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

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