Be careful when talking about law, Takiyuddin advises top govt servants

Heads of services in the government are advised to be more careful when speaking about the law and to refrain from making interpretations based on emotions, said de facto Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan.

He said no one should arbitrarily interpret the provisions of the constitution because the law is clear.

"I wish to say that as a minister looking after the public service, I want to advise civil servants, government officers especially heads of services in the government to be more careful when talking about matters related to law.

"For example, Article 140 of the constitution clearly states that for...