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British trip-hop band Massive Attack says Singapore authorities detained and separately questioned its members after performers raised a Palestinian flag during a concert, drawing criticism over freedom of expression.
Singapore has barred British trip-hop band Massive Attack from performing in the city-state after two members displayed a Palestinian flag during a concert, citing strict regulations on foreign flag displays.
Australian far-right politician Pauline Hanson has lost her appeal against a racial vilification ruling after telling a Muslim senator to return to Pakistan, with the court rejecting her free speech defence.
Malaysian authorities and international experts convened at the International Regulatory Conference 2026 to discuss the delicate balance between enforcing online safety measures and protecting constitutional freedoms of expression, with particular emphasis on child protection.
Two American advocacy groups have launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration's sanctions on the International Criminal Court, contending the measures infringe constitutional protections for free expression and public discourse.
A woman is scheduled to appear in court facing defamation charges related to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with potential penalties including imprisonment and financial fines if convicted.
The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur has imposed an RM11,000 fine on blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad for posting offensive content targeting former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Umno on social media.
A political activist has been fined RM11,000 by a Sessions court for posting offensive content on TikTok targeting former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri. The judge warned of potential jail time for future similar violations.
The US Supreme Court has declined to block Texas's controversial App Store Accountability Act, which mandates age verification before downloading applications. The decision upholds a lower court ruling permitting enforcement of the law.