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Home Ministry probes Sarawak Tribune over report describing slain Al Jazeera journalist as Gaza militant
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Malaysia's Home Ministry is investigating the Sarawak Tribune newspaper over an article titled "Militant Using Press Cover Eliminated", published on August 12th. The investigation focuses on potential violations of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984, concerning the publication of material that could alarm the public and threaten public order. Three individuals from the publishing company have been questioned. The ministry stressed the importance of responsible journalism and warned of potential penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for publishing false or misleading news.
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