THE passing of the Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025 in the Dewan Negara is more than a legislative milestone. It is a statement about who we are as a nation and how we choose to treat those who are most vulnerable in our justice system.
For many Malaysians, particularly those from low-income or marginalised backgrounds, the promise of equal justice has long been undermined by barriers to access, cost and awareness.
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