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Malaysian authorities in Klang have detained a freelance podcast host and businessman following a complaint regarding podcast content said to address sensitive religious topics, prompting fresh debate about online speech boundaries.
Authorities have apprehended two individuals as part of an ongoing sedition inquiry connected to a podcast programme. The episode in question reportedly centred on topics of a religious nature, raising fresh concerns about content moderation in digital media.