Not even politicians have right to restrict freedom of expression - minister

Published: Jun 8, 2022 7:11 AM | Updated: Jun 8, 2022 11:29 AM

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today said no person should seek to limit another person's fundamental rights to freedom of expression.

In Malaysia, Wan Junaidi said the right to freedom of expression is enshrined within the Federal Constitution.

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