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[Headlines] (HL-사건/사고/법률) Malaysia Considers 10-Year Jail Term for False News
최고관리자  |  18-03-27 23:29

Malaysia’s government has proposed new laws aimed at banning fake, or false, news. Punishments for those breaking the laws include a 10-year jail sentence and large fines. Some people have called the proposed laws an attempt to severely limit criticism of the government before the general election. Prime Minister Najib Razak is currently facing questions about billions of dollars missing from a state investment fund. Human rights activists are concerned the new laws could be used to make reports on government wrongdoing and critical opinions illegal. The general election is required to be held by August. But observers expect it to be held in the next few weeks. The anti-fake news bills call for punishing those who create, offer, spread, print or publish false news or publications containing false news. Those found guilty could face a 10-year prison sentence, a fine of more than $128,000 or both. The bill defines fake news as "any news, information, data and reports which is, or are, wholly or partly false whether in the form of features, visuals or audio recordings or in any other form capable of suggesting words or ideas." 
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The law, as it is written, extends to foreigners outside Malaysia as long as Malaysia or its citizens are affected. Opposition lawmaker Ong Kian Ming reacted to the proposed laws on Twitter. He wrote, “This is an attack on the press and an attempt to instill fear among the (people).” Government officials have said the law is needed to protect the public harmony and national security. They have accused the opposition coalition of using fake news as a weapon to win votes. The officials also warned that any news about the Malaysia Development Berhad, or 1MDB, state fund that is not approved by the government is false. The government fund plans long-term investments for the country. The United States and several other countries are investigating claims of corruption and illegal money exchanges at 1MDB.
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