Baru Bian slams proposed punishment for disrespecting BM

KUCHING, June 24 — Selangau MP Baru Bian slams the proposal to punish those who “disrespect” Bahasa Malaysia by slapping a hefty fine or imprisonment, deeming it as an “irrational argument”.

“It was even more mind-boggling to read his justification that the proposed penalty is not for punishment but to evoke love and patriotism to the country. “Something that is produced as an art form may be viewed as disrespectful by some others. Will the usage of English words be considered disrespectful?

He added that he could not fathom how punishing someone for a perceived disrespect of the BM language can evoke love for the country as love for the country and patriotism should be nurtured by the leaders of the country by showing care, concern and respect for the rights of all citizens of the country.

Meanwhile, he said in Sarawak, the rights to use English as its second official language was established as one of the rights reserved to us under the Malaysia Agreement — and this was further safeguarded in Article 161 in Part 12A of the Federal Constitution and this right has never been relinquished by the state.

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