Malaysian government says freedom of speech only applies to "good" people
The Malaysian government has defended its decision to raid the offices of the Malaysiakini news web site, saying earlier promises not to censor the internet only apply to people who are “good”.
Deputy Home Minister Zainal Abidin Zin said anyone unhappy with the raid could challenge it in court. He also said government promises to allow freedom of expression on the Internet were not a license to say anything.“We promised—if they are good. If they are not good, we just cannot lay down our head,” he told a news conference in reference to ministers’ pledges to leave the Internet alone.
– Reuters, Malaysian Defends Police Raid on Office of Web Site.