Freedom of Speech and Communication Regulations

Changing Communication Paradigms

Shifts in how society communicates and regulates speech.

First Amendment

U.S. law protecting free speech from government interference.

Print Media

Includes newspapers, magazines, and books for communication.

Broadcast Media

Television and radio as channels for mass communication.

Common Carriers

Entities like telephones and postal systems for communication.

Free-speech Principles

Protects offensive speech from government restrictions.

Malaysia's Article 10(1)

Guarantees freedom of speech, assembly, and association.

Parliamentary Restrictions

Limits on speech for national security and public order.

Communications and Multimedia Act

Regulates internet access and communication in Malaysia.

Sedition Act

Law to address protests against government actions.

Printing Presses and Publications Act

Regulates publication materials in Malaysia.

Obscenity

Content that violates community standards of decency.

Filtering Software

Blocks specific content based on keywords or phrases.

Global Censorship

International efforts to control internet information flow.

Yahoo's Compliance

Business decisions to follow foreign censorship laws.

Internet Backbone Control

Countries managing their own internet access and content.

Aiding Foreign Censors

Companies complying with local laws in restrictive nations.

Federal Constitution

Malaysia's legal framework governing citizens' rights.

Internal Security Act (ISA)

Legislation restricting freedom of speech and assembly.

Police Act 1967

Gives police power to regulate public assemblies.

Keyboard Warrior

Person who posts aggressive comments online anonymously.

Cybertroopers

Individuals hired to spread propaganda online.

Citizen Journalism

Public reporting of news by non-professionals.

Public Order

Legal principle ensuring societal peace and safety.

Contempt of Court

Disrespecting court authority, affecting legal proceedings.

Defamation

False statements harming someone's reputation.

Incitement

Encouraging unlawful behavior or violence.

Censorship

Suppression of speech or public communication.

Political Campaign Regulations

Laws governing speech during electoral processes.