Two men arrested over podcast allegedly touching on religious sensitivities, say police
Malaysian police have arrested two men following a podcast episode that allegedly touched on sensitive religious and racial issues. The investigation is being conducted under the Penal Code and the Sedition Act.
Why it matters
The case underscores the strict enforcement of laws regarding '3R' (Race, Religion, Royalty) issues in Malaysia and the ongoing tension between free speech and state-mandated social harmony.
SHAH ALAM, Aug 8 — Police confirmed the arrest of two local men following a report received regarding a podcast episode that allegedly touched on religious sensitivities.
North Klang District Police Chief ACP Ramsay Embol said his department received the report on August 5 before the arrests of a freelance host and a businessman, aged in their 30s and 60s respectively, were carried out yesterday.
“Police have received a report regarding a video clip of a podcast created by two individuals discussing the issues of secular and liberal ideologies.
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