Malaysians living in 'feel of fear' over rule of law concerns - Tun M
There was a growing sense of unease among the public, with fears that individuals could disappear, be kidnapped or even be found dead.
SHAH ALAM – Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad claims that a “feel of fear” is taking hold in Malaysia, alleging that many people no longer feel protected by the law and instead see it as a source of intimidation.
In a post shared on his Threads account on Monday, Dr Mahathir said there was a growing sense of unease among the public, with fears that individuals could disappear, be kidnapped or even be found dead.
“There is a feel of fear in the country,” he wrote.
He claimed that people no longer believed the law offered them protection and instead viewed it as something that could be used against them.
“They do not feel the protection of the law. In fact the law is a threat. It may be used to justify wrongdoings,” he said.
Dr Mahathir further claimed that legal provisions could be abused, arguing that wrongful acts may be justified while actions that are lawful could still attract punishment.
He also questioned the handling of criminal investigations, claiming that serious offences were sometimes left uninvestigated while probes into cases where “no crimes are committed” could be halted through orders.
“Clear criminal deeds are pardoned.
“Serious crimes, obviously committed, are not investigated but when no crimes are committed, investigations are stopped on orders,” he wrote.
The 100-year-old statesman went on to claim that the country appeared to be drifting away from the rule of law.
“In fact the country seems no longer under the rule of law.
“It is frightening,” he added.
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