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  "id": 11338712,
  "title": "Appellate court upholds RM10,000 fine, reminds Umany ex-president that freedom of speech has limits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/appellate-court-upholds-rm10-000-fine-reminds-umany-ex-president-that",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T02:35:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/02/appellate-court-upholds-rm10000-fine-reminds-umany-ex-president-that-freedom-of-speech-has-limits/237341"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Court of Appeal in Malaysia has upheld a RM10,000 fine imposed on former University of Malaya Association of New Youth (Umany) president Wong Yan Ke for intentionally insulting a former vice-chancellor. The three-member panel unanimously dismissed Wong's appeal, ruling that the charge was valid and did not result in any prejudice or miscarriage of justice. Justice Datuk Noorin Badaruddin emphasized that while freedom of speech is a fundamental right, it must be exercised responsibly and within legal boundaries, reminding Wong that his conduct exceeded the limits set by the law.",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Appellate court upholds RM10,000 fine, reminds Umany ex-president that freedom of speech has limits",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/appellate-court-upholds-rm10-000-fine-reminds-umany-ex-president-that-11340716",
        "published": "2026-10-02T02:35:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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