Pakatan Harapan should explain the basis of the reform to the public, instead of backtracking when faced the noise of opposition, said the former Institutional Reforms Committee member Ambiga Sreenevasan.

Speaking at a forum on the abolition of death penalty titled 'Rationale and Implication' held at the Bar Council tonight, Ambiga said it is important to educate the public on the reform process and the government must explain the concept and rationale behind every reform decision.

“You need to do your research before making any promise or announcement. And you need to explain to the public what the basis is...