All that cloud of uncertainty over Malaysia simply cannot be good for the country. People must be given the space to express all legitimate opinions without fear of retribution and threats. That is the essence of democracy. And a democratic government must be ultimately accountable to the people.
The government must, at all times, act in consonance with these basic concepts on which democracy depends but they are actually moving in the opposite direction. Instead of alleviating uncertainty and allaying fears, the government is adding to it.
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Disturbing slew of legislative changes
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QUESTION TIME Indefinite detention, wider police powers, oversight on gov’t funding reduced. What gives?
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