Policing Dissent: Testing Academic Freedom and Civic Space Limits
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Policing Dissent: Testing Academic Freedom and Civic Space Limits

9:58 Mar 15, 2026
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Police questioning of an academic and a civil society leader has triggered debate about academic freedom and civic space in Malaysia. What protections exist for scholars and NGOs speaking on governance and public interest issues? We explore the legal framework with Zaid Malek, Executive Director of Lawyers for Liberty.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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