LFL: Govt not beyond reproach, must protect freedom of speech

Putrajaya is sending an unhealthy message that it is beyond criticism and reproach by probing DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang and charging Selangor menteri besar's political secretary Jay Jay Denis for practising freedom of speech, said Lawyers for Liberty.

Its director Zaid Malek said the Pakatan Harapan-led government must instead protect freedom of speech, and ensure the public are protected from unwarranted criminal action for exercising their right.

Zaid was referring to...