Existing cases to be tried under Sedition Act until new legislation comes into effect

PETALING JAYA: A draft of the National Harmony Bill, which is to replace the Sedition Act, is expected to be presented in Parliament by the end of next year. However, until the new legislation is put into place, existing cases will have to be tried under present laws, said a Government spokesman.

“The Government welcomes feedback from all sections of society and hopes to present the draft Bill to Parliament by the end of next year. Until new legislation is in place, existing cases must be tried under existing laws.