27 March,2018 08:20 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | Agencies
The Malaysian government has proposed a law to combat "fake news", which could see offenders jailed for 10 years or a fine of up to Rs 84 lakh, sparking fears authorities aim to stifle criticism as elections loom.
The proposed law fuelled fears the government is seeking to intensify a crackdown before elections. Opposition MP Charles Santiago said the bill was "a powerful weapon for the government to silence dissent in the country".
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