Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has suggested that Asean take a tougher stance against hate speech, including harassment based on race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.<br /><br />"Asean could also consider stronger legislation pertaining to hate speech that, among others, compels digital platforms to remove or/and mete out punishment for any speech wilfully promoting violence and attacks, be it verbal or physical, including but not limited to harassment and threats against a person or persons based on their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality," he said.<br /><br />He said the legislation could be considered to compel digital platforms to take action on hate speech.
