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Gag order against politicians 'overkill', says Zaid
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim today urged the judiciary to be careful in issuing gag orders in political-related cases, saying that such a move is an “overkill”.
This comes after the High Courts in Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur barred Bersatu’s Chegubard and pro-opposition blogger Papagomo from making any statements related to sedition charges they were facing.
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