Raja Petra Released from Imprisonment for Freedom of Speech Activities

Malaysian blogger Raja Petra was released from prison last Friday due to a ruling by a Malaysian court.

Petra had been imprisoned under the the Internal Security Act, which allows the government to detain anyone for up to two years without charges.

The government imprisoned Petra because of statements made on his blog, Malaysia Today.

Malaysia Today (m2day.org) publishes many articles which are critical of the Malaysian government and it's heavy-handed imposition of the official state religion.

Mr. Petra is being charged with sedition in a separate case. In that case he is accused of implying that a government official was involved in a woman's murder. In addition, Petra can be imprisoned again under the Internal Security Act at any time.

This ruling marks an important advance for freedom of speech in Malaysia and a huge setback for totalitarianism.

In the United States, the campaign of president elect Barack Obama has been criticized for threatening members of the American public with criminal prosecution for making negative statements regarding the president elect. These prosecutions are being led by St. Louis County Circuit Attorney Bob McCulloch and City Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce, but are national in scope. A woman in Kansas speaking to her mother in the privacy of their own home could be charged criminally for making a statement which the Obama campaign felt was incorrect.

Freedom of speech has gained ground in Malaysia and lost ground in the United States. Only by using the freedom of speech which we still possess can we prevent further losses to our already endangered freedoms.

Article Source: http://www.article-voip.com

Jamal Washington writes on topics such as Habeas Corpus. He also enjoys patriotic music and political jokes..

Please Rate this Article

# of Ratings = 1 | Rating = 4/5

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Law Articles Via RSS!

Additional Articles From - Home | Z-a Articles | Law

Atlanta Accident Attorney - By : Vinicius Bogdan
Using Logs or Masonry For Your Garden Steps - By : Keith Markensen
Crimes And Psychic Detectives - By : raphnix
Basics of California Gun Laws - By : Wade Knoxville
Avoid Potential Car Problems - By : Wade Knoxville
Got a Car Accident? Get a Good Lawyer - By : ChristyJonpns
Importance of Knowing This Much About Best Car Accident Lawyers - By : LarryChrisausb
Attorney Los Angeles, - By : younes
POWER Tips To Car Accident Lawyer - By : JanetJonespapp
Law Profession in the US - By : Robert D. Thomson

	Print This Article
	Post Comment
	Add To Favorites
	Email to Friends
	Ezine Ready

Submit Articles
Member Login
Top Authors
Most Popular Articles
Submission Guidelines
Ezine Notifications
Article RSS Feeds

About Us
Link to Us
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service

[SAPE ADS]