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Among the headlines for Friday, 21st August 2020, 33 assemblymen led by Tan Sri Musa Aman filed an appeal after the High Court here made its decision over the dissolution of the Sabah State Assembly dissolution.   Also, controversial lawyer and activist Siti Zabedah Kasim was freed by the Magistrate's Court from a charge of obstructing a Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) officer from carrying out her duties, four years ago.   Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes.   We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.

Among the headlines for Thursday, 20th August, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali has denied responsibility for the closure of a mosque in Kuala Nerus, for Covid-19 disinfection works.   Also, PJ police seize guns, arrest temple committee chairperson over threat caught on viral video.   Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes.   We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.   Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.

As Singapore's new anti-Fake News law is set to come into force, we ask how much space is left for free expression in the island Republic. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Kristen Han, Editor-in-Chief of New Naratif, a self-styled "platform for Southeast Asian journalism, research, art and community-building".