Will UM students continue their Sedition Act challenge if Azmi Sharom loses?

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UM Students Vow to Continue Sedition Act Campaign If Dr Azmi Sharom's Challenge Fails

University of Malaya (UM) students have declared their intention to persist with their campaign for the abolition of the Sedition Act 1948 should Professor Dr Azmi Sharom's legal challenge against the law prove unsuccessful. Progressive University of Malaya secretary-general Vince Tan stated that the group will continue to organise forums and dialogues to advocate for the repeal of this legislation. The Federal Court is expected to deliver its verdict tomorrow on the constitutionality of the Sedition Act as challenged by Dr Azmi Sharom.
Continued Advocacy Efforts

The students' commitment to their campaign remains steadfast, with plans to continue their advocacy through various means. Vince Tan indicated that the group is prepared to "do whatever we can" to push for the repeal of the Sedition Act. This includes the ongoing organisation of forums and dialogues aimed at raising public awareness and support for the removal of the colonial-era law.
Dr Azmi Sharom's Legal Proceedings

Dr Azmi Sharom, an associate professor at the University of Malaya, is currently facing charges under the Sedition Act. He pleaded not guilty on September 2 last year to charges related to alleged seditious utterances and publications. Specifically, the charges fall under Section 4(1)(b) for uttering seditious words and Section 4(1)(c) for publishing seditious material, stemming from remarks made in an article.
Potential Penalties Under the Act

Conviction under the Sedition Act carries significant penalties. If found guilty of the charges Dr Azmi Sharom faces, he could be liable for a maximum fine of RM5,000, a jail sentence of up to three years, or a combination of both fine and imprisonment. These potential consequences underscore the seriousness of the legal challenge and its implications for academic freedom and freedom of speech.

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