Instagram’s removal of PM's post proof against 'excessive' interference: Lawyer

A lawyer has argued that Instagram’s parent company Meta’s move to take down a post from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s account is proof of why there should not be “excessive” government interference in social media regulations.

Taking to X, Eric Paulsen cited the Prime Minister’s Office’s (PMO) criticism of Meta, stressing, “That is why we must value freedom of expression for everyone.”

“We cannot allow excessive interference...