BFM Podcast: CAN YOU GET INTO TROUBLE FOR AN ONLINE COMMENT?

This question follows the recent judgement by the courts to hold Malaysiakini responsible for comments made by readers on its online portal. Lawyer Foong Cheng Leong helps us figure out whether individuals could also be held legally accountable.

Produced by: Kelvin Yee
Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn

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1. Peguam Negara Malaysia v Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd & Anor (Setting aside ex parte leave order to allow contempt proceedings to commence against the Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd and its Chief Editor)
2. Peguam Negara Malaysia v Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd & Anor (Majority)
3. Peguam Negara Malaysia v Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd & Anor (Minority)