Why no action on Bar Council for challenging ruler's powers, Zaid asks

Former minister Zaid Ibrahim slammed the government for allegedly practising double standards when taking action on issues concerning the royals.

Citing the Bar Council as an example, he asked why the government had not taken action against the body for questioning the Agong’s prerogative in issuing pardons.

“The government says no talking about 3R (race, religion and royalty) or you deserve to go to jail, but not the Bar Council.