A comparative legal analysis of online defamation in Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom
The rapid development and emergence of various forms of Internet based publications, which include social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter etc), web logs (blogs), chat groups, newsgroups and many others, have revolutionized the communication and of information in this modern era. Attributed...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2015
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/5245/1/FH02-FUHA-18-13176.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/5245/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The rapid development and emergence of various
forms of Internet based publications, which include
social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter etc), web
logs (blogs), chat groups, newsgroups and many
others, have revolutionized the communication and
of information in this modern era. Attributed with
borderless nature and geographical independence,
these online platforms have enabled Internet users
to easily disseminate any kinds of information and
news to the public at large. This is in stark contrast
with the traditional print and broadcast media
whereby their reach and influence are limited by
territorial boundaries and localities. Unfortunately,
the ability of these online channels to have a global
reach has attracted a large number of unscrupulous
users to disseminate defamatory materials in the
cyber world. And since cases of online defamation
are reportedly on the rise in Malaysia, the study
attempts to examine the effectiveness of the existing
laws in regulating such a threat to the society. In
relation thereof, this study will analyze the
provisions of the Malaysian Defamation Act 1957
and relevant decided cases on this matter. Further, a
comparative analysis with the position in Singapore
and the United Kingdom will be made since
Malaysia is also a Commonwealth nation and the
comparative method will enable this study to
explore a range of alternative approaches that can
be used as a basis for law reform in Malaysia. |
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