Landmark #14: The press
Lawyer K Shanmuga looks at how two recent court rulings affect media freedom in Malaysia. The first one – Pahang Menteri Besar v Utusan Melayu – prohibits public officials from suing reporters for defamation, and the other – a Federal Court decision – allows journalists to protect sources by keeping their identities confidential.
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