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Freedom of expression is one of the fundamental human rights that is paramount for any democratic system to function adequately.
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In Malaysia, freedom of expression is more often than not restricted through archaic laws and in some cases restricted through the threat of violence.
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The laws restricting Freedom of Expression in Malaysia includes but is not limited to:
The Sedition
Act 1948
Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984
The Communications and Multimedia
Act 1948
Film Censorship Act 2002
State-based religious law governing Islamic publications
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