Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah greets guests during a thanksgiving dinner held at a new mosque in Temerloh district in Pahang January 25, 2019. ― Bernama pic
Lim said the new requirement may also affect business owners’ right to livelihood if they are denied business licences due to the condition.In explaining why the new requirement is unreasonable, Lim pointed out the vague nature of the term “disloyalty”. “What is meant by respect and loyalty? Does pointing out errors in the acts or omissions concerning an executive function or statutory duties amount to disrespect or disloyalty?” he asked.
“Yes, loyalty to King is important from a State perspective but so are the rights of citizens. And here I think citizens’ rights are on the chopping block given how wide the directive is,” he said, describing the new condition as akin to giving “blank cheques” to licencing authorities on the matter.
“Licensing is expressly a local government matter. But what if the effect of the directive serves to regulate speech and expression as well? If it does, then it offends Article 10,” he said. “Because you would need locus standi to file a case in Court. You must be affected by the decision,” he said, referring to the rule on legal standing.
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