Amendments to Communications Act should not silence criticism, says Opposition

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Published on 9 Dec 2024 5:15:38 PM

Amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act should not be used as a weapon to silence government criticism, caution Opposition lawmakers.

Speaking at a press conference at the Parliament media centre on Monday (Dec 9), they acknowledged the amendments' potential to combat cyberbullying, online scams, and other digital threats, but voiced concerns that the revised law could be exploited as a political weapon to suppress dissent.

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