Why seize books that aren't banned, questions lawyers group


KUALA LUMPUR: There are no grounds under the Federal Constitution to justify the seizure of two books that have not been banned, says Lawyers for Liberty (LFL).

LFL director Zaid Malek said the raid on Toko Buku Rakyat bookstore by enforcement officers on Friday (Aug 18) was unlawful, unconstitutional and reckless.

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