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Policing dissent: Testing academic freedom and civic space limits

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Police questioning of an academic and a civil society leader has triggered debate about academic freedom and civic space in Malaysia.

What protections exist for scholars and NGOs speaking on governance and public interest issues? BFM explores the legal framework with Zaid Malek, the executive director of Lawyers for Liberty.

Presenters: Shazana Mokhtar & Philip See
Producers: Agnes Ong & Tun Hizami Hashim/BFM

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