Malaysia summons US ambassador over Sedition Act remarks - Channel NewsAsia

Malaysia summons US ambassador over Sedition Act remarks - Channel NewsAsia: "PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday (Dec 10) summoned the US ambassador for his “unwarranted” comments on the country’s Sedition Act.

Ambassador of the United States of America to Malaysia Joseph Y Yun had said in an interview with Malaysiakini that the Sedition Act, if wielded too far, would infringe on human rights.

"Clearly if it goes too far, of course it will. And again, you must have a balance for the need for protecting speech, protecting expression, protecting dissent, protecting all positions, against the needs of safeguarding the society," he was quoted as saying.

In a media statement, the ministry said Malaysia was disappointed with Mr Yun’s comments, and summoned him to “explain the US’ position on the matter”.

“Malaysia calls on the US government to respect the internal affairs of the country and allow Malaysia the space, indispensable to all countries with maturing democracies, to ensure continued peace, security and stability,” said the Foreign Affairs Minister in a statement."



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