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Is Sending My Nudes Illegal In Malaysia?

SAYS brought up a scenario of a woman who regularly receives unsolicited nude photos from strangers — such as through Facebook or Instagram direct messages — and asked if the sexually harassed victim is now in contravention of Section 292 of the Penal Code for possessing obscene material. To that, Yuean said he doesn't think the victim will become liable for an offence in return."Like you said, it's quite ridiculous […]

today5 December 2020

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Emergency In Malaysia, Explained

Since yesterday, various Opposition members decried Muhyiddin's alleged attempt to declare an emergency as an 'overkill' move, citing existing laws as sufficient for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.However, it is worth noting that while the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 can empower the government to call off big gatherings, it cannot call off a by-election, a state election, or a snap poll.After the passing of former de facto […]

today24 October 2020

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FT Minister Asks For Advice To Put Political Struggle On Hold In A Facebook Post

Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa has taken to Facebook to ask for advice from the people with regards to laws that the government can use to put the struggle for political power on hold In a post on his Facebook profile, the UMNO secretary-general addressed those with legal knowledge especially "constitutional experts" to help him solve the current political situation in the country. His Facebook post, that was […]

today24 October 2020

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Laws Liew Vui Keong Tried To Reform

On 2 April 2019, Liew announced that Putrajaya will be tabling a motion to amend Article 1 (2) of the Federal Constitution to make Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia equal partners, reported New Straits Times.The move was welcomed by then Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, who contended that the state deserves a higher budget allocation and oil royalty for local development.However, on 9 April, the then government […]

today3 October 2020