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On August 20th 200, I asked myself, is Sheih next blogger to be arrested? Today, 17th September 2008, the question is duly answered, affirmative. Sheih had been arrested under Sedition Act, the same fearful law that was used to nab Bakaq a.k.a Penarik Beca.
For the uninitiated, Sheih is well known as an anti-establishment blogger for a long time, but his trouble only began when he started a blog campaign to fly the Malaysian flag upside down, giving the power that be a ‘good’ excuse to come down hard on Sheih and Sedition Act seems just perfect for that.
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While I agree stern actions should be taken against the recalcitrant Ahmad Ismail over his racist remarks against the Chinese, he should never be charged under the draconian Sedition Act we have all resented.
A number of civil society groups have opposed the use of the Sedition Act against Umno Bukit Bendera division chief Ahmad Ismail.
“The use of the Sedition Act legitimises the draconian act which has long been condemned by civil society and opposition parties.
“Rather than use it to further curb the freedom of expression – whoever the accused – the Umno politician and his colleagues who backed …read more

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