Protect, not stifle freedom of expression


LAWYERS for Liberty views with concern recent incidents involving the arts and entertainment industry in which freedom of speech and expression was curtailed.

On Feb 9, a performance at the Anugerah Juara Lagu event by rock group Drama Band that parodied public figures was censured for being “too sensitive” and a video of it removed from social media.

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