Malaysia ain't got no First Amendment

The Malaysian blogosphere is abuzz with news of Nathaniel Tan's detention by the police three days ago "to facilite investigation under the Official Secrets Act". Nathaniel works frequently with the opposition party and blogs about politics in Malaysia, often critical of the government's policies. This is not the first time a political opponent of the ruling (and since 1957, the sole) party has been imprisoned by the coppers (Anwar anyone?) and I would wager everything that it will not be the last. Speak out against oppresion, sign the petition.