This, he said, was why Malaysia has taken important steps to create a modern legal system that facilitates economic growth and protects the needs of the people.
The prime minister said the government had also taken steps to open up democratic space in Malaysia, as seen in ending the three proclamations of Emergency, invoked in 1966, 1969 and 1977.
"It is imperative we acknowledge present day realities when enacting new laws. It is important to uphold laws that protects the fundamental rights of all citizens.
"It is equally crucial for the government to act firmly against those who threaten the peace and harmony of our country, " he said in his keynote address at the Middle Temple Conference 2013 here today.
(Source: http://www.nst.com.my)
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