Article 19 said the Sedition Act has been “abusive and arbitrary” and did not belong in a modern and democratic society.“It is a relic designed to protect arbitrary interests rather than uphold justice or democratic principles.
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Such actions not only suppress dissent but also perpetuate injustice and hinder progress towards a fair and inclusive society, she said.She also echoed calls by Amnesty International Malaysia for the investigation against Mukmin to be dropped. Mukmin was reported as saying that men had arrived at the Bajau Laut community’s homes on June 4, and demolished and burnt their homes to drive them out.