No longer an offence to criticise judiciary, says Ramkarpal


DAP MP and lawyer Ramkarpal Singh says Malaysiakini editor-in-chief Steven Gan and Klang MP Charles Santiago ought to be given every opportunity to explain the reasons behind their statements, which should be taken into account in their defence. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, February 22, 2021.

BUKIT Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh said it was no longer an offence under the Sedition Act to criticise the administration of justice. 

He said this in support of Malaysiakini editor-in-chief Steven Gan and Klang MP Charles Santiago, who both face police investigations for criticising a Federal Court decision against the news portal. 


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