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Govt lifting racial barrier for matriculation 'meaningless' - LFL

Govt lifting racial barrier for matriculation 'meaningless' - LFL

This is because 90pct bumi quota for programme still exists, says group.
Court to hear LFL suit over S'pore anti-fake news law enforcement

Court to hear LFL suit over S'pore anti-fake news law enforcement

Group suing govt over alleged failure to uphold its freedom of speech.
LFL slams gov't justification for keeping UiTM closed to non-bumi

LFL slams gov't justification for keeping UiTM closed to non-bumi

‘It's absurd, unreasonable and unconstitutional.’
Govt's plan to license, regulate social media reeks of despotism - LFL

Govt's plan to license, regulate social media reeks of despotism - LFL

Group draws comparison to North Korea, China, and Singapore.
LFL urges govt to probe claims against MACC

LFL urges govt to probe claims against MACC

Outright denial of claims without investigation suggests MACC's disinterest, says Zaid.
Cops probing 3 reports allegedly prepared by own personnel - lawyer

Cops probing 3 reports allegedly prepared by own personnel - lawyer

UPDATED 7PM | This is in addition to Ong's first report, Surendran says.
LFL slams minister over 'false' picture of citizenship bill

LFL slams minister over 'false' picture of citizenship bill

Yeoh's remarks do not mirror reality, says human rights group.

Sock-gate: LFL decries alleged double standards in prosecutions

Sock-gate: LFL decries alleged double standards in prosecutions

'Politicians, vigilantes allowed to walk free, while others jailed for online comments.'
Lawfully eligible but denied citizenship, a woman's 30-year fight

Lawfully eligible but denied citizenship, a woman's 30-year fight

Her parents' marriage is registered in M'sia, siblings have all received citizenship.
LFL slams minister's denial on kids detained in immigration depots

LFL slams minister's denial on kids detained in immigration depots

The HRW claim warrants a probe, not knee-jerk denial, it says.
Code of ethics an attempt to stifle press freedom, LFL claims

Code of ethics an attempt to stifle press freedom, LFL claims

It’s a ‘backdoor way’ to revive anti-fake news law, Zaid alleges.
LFL: AG 'plain wrong' for saying no explanation needed to drop charges

LFL: AG 'plain wrong' for saying no explanation needed to drop charges

Lawyers' group says court precedence shows AG's discretion not absolute.
Lawyers' group wants Padu suspended until data law amended

Lawyers' group wants Padu suspended until data law amended

This is to ensure govt is responsible for data security, safe use.
Rights group wants migrants released, immigration probe halted

Rights group wants migrants released, immigration probe halted

NGO points out migrants should be accorded immunity under human trafficking law.
Rights group slams Saifuddin's defence of citizenship law amendments

Rights group slams Saifuddin's defence of citizenship law amendments

This shows minister's lack of understanding on the issue, says Zaid Malek.
LFL chides IGP for saying Ratu Naga was 'uncooperative' in probe

LFL chides IGP for saying Ratu Naga was 'uncooperative' in probe

Group points out activist has the right to remain silent.
LFL disagrees with MCMC's call for 'responsible' press

LFL disagrees with MCMC's call for 'responsible' press

'Who decides what is misleading, inaccurate, or disrespectful?'
YOURSAY | This is no reformist govt

YOURSAY | This is no reformist govt

‘It’s doing same, sometimes worse, than what previous govts did.’
Retaining Sedition Act betrays reform promises, rights group tells govt

Retaining Sedition Act betrays reform promises, rights group tells govt

LFL reminds govt leaders of pledge to abolish colonial-era law.
LFL accuses PM of misleading public on Sanusi's charge

LFL accuses PM of misleading public on Sanusi's charge

Group notes second charge relates to criticism of Anwar's PM appointment.
Brickbats over Sedition Act use against Sanusi

Brickbats over Sedition Act use against Sanusi

Many question why caretaker Kedah MB was nabbed at 3am.
Azam told not to supersede cops' probe of MACC death in custody

Azam told not to supersede cops' probe of MACC death in custody

No conclusions can be made at this point, LFL says.
MACC: There are exceptions to right to legal representation

MACC: There are exceptions to right to legal representation

'Such rights are suspended in certain circumstances.'
LFL chides MACC for not allowing lawyers during interrogation

LFL chides MACC for not allowing lawyers during interrogation

Zaid Malek says they have received several complaints about the denial of legal representation.