The decision to suspend Parliament for two years following the 1969 racial riots was not a good idea at the time, and should not be emulated now, according to constitutional expert Abdul Aziz Bari.

In a message to Malaysiakini, the Perak DAP vice-chairperson said many questions surrounding the  emergency that followed the 1969 elections and racial strife remain unanswered.

"Until today the incident is still shrouded in mystery...