The AG would do well to remember that any attempt to utilize his power to protect and preserve a political party was a blatant misuse of power and must not happen in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR: Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) has said in a statement that it deplores all unjustified attempts to limit and curtail the freedom of expression and freedom of information as suggested by the Attorney-General Mohd Apandi Ali last week and strongly condemns the act of intimidation by the police through its warning to artist and activist Fahmi Reza.
“The statement issued by the police would directly and indirectly prevent positive discourse on matters relating to national interest and jeopardize the democratic space and freedom of expression of all Malaysians.
“The police statement on Fahmi for his posting of a satirical image of a leader of the Government of Malaysia was a clear attempt to intimidate the public against any dissent and criticism against the government.”
In recalling the nature of office held by any government official, said Suaram Executive Director Sevan Doraisamy, public scrutiny and criticism was part of the democratic process that serves as the foundation of Malaysia. “Satirical images and comments made against government officials should not be considered a crime. Read more
