Decision on Sedition Act soon, says Liew
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Liew Vui Keong says the people are free to criticise politicians, but defamation remains an offence under the law. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 19, 2019.
THE decision on whether the Sedition Act 1948 is repealed or amended will be made soon, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Liew Vui Keong.Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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