An independent journalist body based in Malaysia has condemned an alleged cross-border arrest of Australian scholar and writer Murray Hunter.
Hunter, 66, was allegedly detained by Thai authorities on Sept. 29 over a defamation charge he claims came from the Malaysian government following blog articles he had penned in 2024.
Malaysian group Centre for Independent Journalism issued a statement expressing “deep concern” in regard to Hunter’s detainment and subsequent Nov. 17 court date.
“Based on media reports, the Thai police arrested Murray Hunter at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on the alleged basis of posting defamatory material at the behest of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC),” the statement read….
Australian Scholar Faces Thai Court After Alleged Malaysian-Backed Cross-Border Arrest
