Activists, groups urge for more civil effort alongside better anti-discrimination laws


PETALING JAYA: A rude word on a sign has sparked a debate about how well Malaysian laws deal with racism.

Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab said that while the Bar acknowledges the government’s position that existing laws are sufficient to curb race-based strife, the persistent rise of racial and religious tensions in Malaysia clearly indicates that punishment alone is not an effective solution.

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