Bar president reminds govt to abolish repressive laws

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The Malaysian Bar president AG Kalidas reminded the Malaysian government that with its election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2022–24 term comes an obligation to get rid of repressive laws.He also welcomed the recent appointment of former minister Azalina Othman Said as the Special Adviser (Law and Human Rights) to the Prime Minister, saying it was a step in the right direction and increases the possibilities of the Malaysian Bar engaging with the government to develop and strengthen policies."The Malaysian Bar is resolute in our call that the government must take concrete steps towards repealing and abolishing draconian laws.The 12th Malaysian Plan (12 MP) only very tamely provided that the government will review or amend laws related to crimes."We call for the abolition of the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 and Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015, b…