Malaysia legislation
Section 9
Section 9
The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 10
the following section:
“Special power to issue order regarding seditious publication by electronic means 10a. Where on the application of the Public Prosecutor it is shown to the satisfaction of a Sessions Court Judge that the making or circulation of a seditious publication by electronic means by a person who cannot be identified—
(a)
is or if commenced or continued would likely lead to bodily injury or damage to property;
(b)
appears to be promoting feelings of ill will, hostility or hatred between different races or classes of the population of Malaysia; or
(c)
appears to be promoting feelings of ill will, hostility or hatred between persons or groups of persons on the ground of religion, the Sessions Court Judge shall make an order directing an officer authorized under the Communications and
Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588] to prevent access to such publication.”.
KUALA LUMPUR