Speaker Abbas Withdraws Controversial National Anthem Bill After Backlash

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas has withdrawn the controversial counter-subversion bill seeking penalties for refusing to recite the national anthem, destroying national symbols, or defacing places of worship after backlash.

The bill since it became public knowledge has been condemned and Abbas has been specifically targeted by critics who have vowed to stage heavy protests if he goes ahead with it.