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Malaysia detains politician, reporters under security law - Summary

Malaysia detains politician, reporters under security law - Summary
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian police on Saturday released a local reporter a day after arresting her under a draconian security law, along with an opposition lawmaker and a controversial blogger. Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin, who runs the popular Malaysia To…

Malaysian blogger jailed for two years under security law
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia has jailed a popular anti-government internet blogger for two years under a draconian security law that can keep him detained indefinitely without a trial, a news report said Tuesday. Raja Petra Kamarudin, who is known for his…

Malaysian opposition holds massive rally to protest draconian law
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia’s opposition alliance on Monday held a massive rally protesting the detention of an opposition lawmaker and a popular blogger under a security law which allows for indefinite detention without trial. Police on Friday detained …

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