A probe against activist Shakila Zen shows that Malaysia’s freedom of speech protections remain lacking, with laws still being used against activists despite previous court observations, lawyer Zaid Malek said.

Representing Shakila at the Pekan district police headquarters today, Zaid (above, second from left) said the investigation had brought to mind activist Heidy Quah’s legal challenge against Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA).