Law Minister Azalina Othman Said should engage with the Bar Council over the proposals to amend the Legal Professions Act 1976 (LPA), said Gerakan Youth deputy chief Andy Yong.

This is after Azalina defended the proposed amendments to the LPA, which was criticised for allegedly eroding the Malaysian Bar's independence.

“I strongly urge Azalina to have a serious dialogue with the Bar Council on their proposed amendments to the LPA. It is understood that there would be seven amendments to the LPA,” Yong told Malaysiakini.