Editor of controversial 'Rebirth' book arrested

An overseas-based Malaysian book editor under probe in relation to a sedition case three years ago has been taken into police custody at the Dang Wangi station today upon his return.

Malaysiakini learnt that Kean Wong, who edited the controversial 2020 book "Rebirth: Reformasi, Resistance, And Hope in New Malaysia", was arrested at the Kelana Jaya Immigration Department building this morning.

It is understood that...