Listen "Malaysiakini's Contempt Judgment Explained"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Malaysian Politics Explained, we dive into the contempt judgment against online news-outlet Malaysiakini and answer 3 core questions.
1. What does Contempt of Court mean?
2. Why was Malaysiakini held responsible for comments made by its readers on their platform?
3. What does this judgment mean for the future of Malaysia?
Link to Press Summary of judgment: http://www.kehakiman.gov.my/sites/default/files/2021-02/Press%20Summary%20-%20M%27kini%2019%20Feb%202021%20%28majority%29.pdf
Music:
Chess Pieces - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/4TirtbI_y2g
Joy by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp
Licensing Agreement: http://declandp.info/music-licensing
Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-joy
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oZ_m0J_TyIU
1. What does Contempt of Court mean?
2. Why was Malaysiakini held responsible for comments made by its readers on their platform?
3. What does this judgment mean for the future of Malaysia?
Link to Press Summary of judgment: http://www.kehakiman.gov.my/sites/default/files/2021-02/Press%20Summary%20-%20M%27kini%2019%20Feb%202021%20%28majority%29.pdf
Music:
Chess Pieces - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/4TirtbI_y2g
Joy by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp
Licensing Agreement: http://declandp.info/music-licensing
Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-joy
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oZ_m0J_TyIU
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