PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the government will consider what constitutes an insult before any introduction of stiffer laws to protect the monarchy from criticism, as announced by a minister this morning.
“We will look into the correct definition,” he said in a press conference after chairing the Special Cabinet Committee on Anti-Corruption at Perdana Putra here.
When asked why the sedition law was still used on those who insulted royalty, Mahathir said the authorities did not understand what is considered an insult.“So we need to spell out what is considered an insult.
“I’ve said in Malaysia, we have freedom of speech. If they speak factually, it is not wrong.
“If we close everyone’s mouth, when crimes happen and they can’t speak out, there will be injustice.”
De facto law minister Liew Vui Keong had brought up the possibility of stiffer laws today, following the arrest of several individuals over online comments deemed as insulting to the Malay rulers.
“It is crucial. We do not want the rakyat to criticise the Agong and sultans,” he said. “If the Cabinet agrees to amend the laws, we will.”
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