Criminal Defamation Law Quiz

What is the fundamental purpose of criminal defamation law?

• To provide compensation to the injured party

• To punish and protect the reputation of persons defamed

• To maintain peace within the country

• To prevent racial hatred from festering in the community

In which country has criminal defamation law been abolished in 2010?

• Malaysia

• United Kingdom

• United Nations

• United States of America

What is the punishment under Section 499 of the Penal Code in Malaysia for defamation?

• Both fine and imprisonment

• Fine only

• Community service

• Imprisonment only

According to the UN Special Rapporteur, why should criminal defamation laws be repealed?

• To provide sufficient protection for reputation

• To intimidate the media

• To protect the reputation of individuals

• To maintain peace within the country

What is the purpose of the Anti-Fake News Act, 2018?

• To promote freedom of speech

• To prevent defamation

• To combat the spread of fake news

• To regulate social media platforms

Which law in Malaysia governs criminal defamation?

• Anti-Fake News Act

• Communication and Multimedia Act (1998)

• Defamation Act 1957

• Sedition Act (1948)

What is the punishment under the Anti-Fake News Act, 2018 for creating fake news?

• Fine: RM 50,000

• Imprisonment: 6 years

• Both fine and imprisonment

• Community service

What is the main difference between criminal defamation and civil defamation?

• Civil defamation is concerned with private disputes

• Criminal defamation is charged under civil law

• Civil defamation is a criminal offence

• Criminal defamation is tried in civil court

What is the punishment under Section 501 of the Penal Code for printing defamatory matter?

• Imprisonment only

• Community service

• Fine only

• Both fine and imprisonment