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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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[WATCH] GP fee hike may finally end clinic medicine markups: Dr Thirunavukarasu

Malaysian Medical Association president says decades of suppressed consultation rates forced clinics to rely on medicine sales — but warns patients will still bear rising healthcare costs despite long-overdue reforms

Right-wing commentator Ian Miles Cheong under police scrutiny

According to authorities, investigation focuses on alleged social media posts that could incite public unrest