Former Dewan Rakyat speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof has said now is “not the right time” to focus on repealing laws such as the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) and the Sedition Act.

Speaking at a lecture on “Rebuilding the nation through reforms” held in the Parliament building last night, Ariff urged the government to focus more on strengthening the nation’s economy and existing infrastructures. 

Emphasising the need for political stability...