Lawyer Latheefa Koya says Anwar Ibrahim fares worse than Najib Razak, who she says has implemented a series of reforms to improve the country's democratic space.

Lawyers for Liberty also reminds the PH coalition of how they opposed a sedition charge against Karpal Singh for questioning the Perak sultan on a similar issue.

The move has mobilised more criticism against the fast food franchise with one rights lawyer describing it as 'bizarre'.

Lawyers for Liberty recalls PH's stand against the Sedition Act and urges the Selangor government to advise for a pardon.

The PAS president's political secretary says the Islamist party leader was ready to cooperate with the police.

Lawyers for Liberty reminds Anwar Ibrahim and Pakatan Harapan of their promise to completely repeal the act in the event that they took federal power.

Law minister Azalina Othman Said says this is to ensure the legislation is only used to protect the royal institution from acts of provocation.

Saying race relations have worsened this year, the DAP stalwart adds that the constitution does not stop a non-Malay from becoming prime minister, although it will not happen in the near future.

The colonial-era Sedition Act has no place in the reformist programme of any democratic government.

They say it is 'draconian' and should be repealed.

The Kedah menteri besar says the government is stifling free speech in the country.

Lawyers for Liberty reminds Pakatan Harapan of its stand against the law during its time in the opposition.