PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Bar Council have called on the Government to reconsider its proposed amendments to the Penal Code, which targets accountants and lawyers specifically in the performance of their duties.
While supporting the need to counter terrorism, the two organisations expressed concern over several clauses that they felt were ambiguous and placed an onerous responsibility on their respective professions.
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