M'sian Bar condemns 'regressive' proposed citizenship changes

Published: Mar 16, 2024 1:15 PM | Updated: Mar 17, 2024 12:28 AM

The Malaysian Bar has condemned Putrajaya in the strongest possible terms on its proposed “regressive” amendments to the Federal Constitution related to citizenship.

Newly minted Bar president Ezri Abdul Wahab said a motion on the matter was unanimously passed in its 78th annual general meeting (AGM) today.

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