When humour perceived as threat, nation's future at stake - Ambiga

RK AnandPublished: Aug 17, 2022 9:30 AM | Updated: Aug 17, 2022 10:04 AM

An ominous presentiment looms over the future of the nation when humour elicits retribution instead of laughter, cautioned Ambiga Sreenevasan.

“I am truly concerned for the future of Malaysia and for our children who are inheriting a country where some believe that humour is a threat,” she told Malaysiakini.

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