We have existing laws to protect royal institution, no need for new legislation, says Rais


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 10 Jan 2019

SEREMBAN: There is no need to enact new legislation to protect the sanctity of the royal institution from being mocked by irresponsible individuals, says former de-facto Law Minister Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim (pic).

The former socio-cultural adviser to the government said this was because provisions in the Federal Constitution, including the Sedition Act 1948, have already provided sufficient penalties.

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