GEORGE TOWN: Transparent and comprehensive consultations are crucial to raise awareness and foster informed discussions before the Good Samaritan Law is enacted, the Malaysian Bar said.
Its president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab said all feedback must be thoroughly considered to ensure inclusivity and fairness.
"The effectiveness of the consultation process depends on the timing of the draft's release.
"If the draft is released at the last minute, the process is undermined, as meaningful and constructive feedback cannot be adequately gathered," he told the New Straits Times.
He was commenting on the government's plan to introduce the Good Samaritan Act in Malaysia.
The law encourages people to assist victims of an emergency by offering them legal protection against adverse outcomes.
This included providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to those who need it.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said currently, there was no such law in Malaysia, and the Good Samaritan Act must be put in place.
Elaborating, Mohamad Ezri said good laws are defined by their precise wording.
"An impressive title alone is insufficient.
"The law's objectives must uphold and align with human rights principles," he added.