Why National Harmony Bill provokes scepticism

Hafiz YatimPublished: Jul 12, 2012 11:46 AM | Updated: Jul 12, 2012 9:26 PM

COMMENT Is the National Harmony Bill scheduled to replace the draconian Sedition Act 1948 yet another cosmetic change?

Can we look forward to the repeal of the Sedition Act as part of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's political transformation - or will this be another dud, too?

COMMENT 'Nice sounding names, but do they comply with human rights standards or are they pretty draconian too?' asks Suaram's Cynthia Gabriel.

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