Dr M: Unity bill would promote meritocracy but sideline less fortunate


PETALING JAYA: The introduction of the new Unity Bill would sideline some races and the less fortunate, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed said in his blog.

Dr Mahathir was referring to the National Harmony Bill, National Unity Bill and National Unity and Integration Commission Bill, known collectively as the Unity Bill, and which is set to replace the Sedition Act.

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