Rejection serious issue, says Liew
Published on: Thursday, September 13, 2018
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong (pic) condemned the rejection of the Anti-Fake News Bill 2018 repeal by the Dewan Negara as going against the spirit of the rakyat.Liew, who is also Law Minister, said that the rejection of the repeal is a serious issue which carries negative consequences."Although the unelected senators have a constitutional right (in rejecting the bill's appeal) yet utilising said rights disrupts the integrity of the Dewan Rakyat, whose members were elected by the rakyat," he said in a statement.
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Liew said the right to reject bills should be carried out based on the rakyat and country's interests, and not for personal political agendas."Many of the senators who opposed the repeal are from BN, forming a majority in the Dewan Rakyat. "This is a clear indication that their opposition to the repeal is due to their own political agenda."BN's loss in the 14th general election in May is the root cause of their intent to weaken the PH government," he said.
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Liew said the Bill was tabled during the previous administration, in a rushed manner without consulting and comprehensively discussing with the relevant parties. He added it was met with a great deal of opposition and negative reaction from the media and the public.
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"The Bill was seen as suppressing the freedom of speech for media practitioners. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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