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NEW LAWS SHOULD AID SECURITY: MALAYSIA EX-COPS BODY
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) - Malaysia's former policemen say
the government's decision to abolish the Internal Security Act (ISA) is a major change in the country's law and security situation.
Malaysian Ex-Policemen Association secretary-general Mohd Hanafiah Abdul Manap said Prime Minister Mohd Najib Tun Razak's decision to repeal the law is pertinent and should be supported by all quarters.
"It was a wise decision to replace the ISA with two new laws as it had been used for a long time to curtail subversives. But the proposed laws must help strengthen peace and security of the country," he said when contacted on Friday.
Najib in his Malaysia Day 2011 special address announced that the ISA would be abolished and two new laws introduced to ensure continued peace, order, prosperity and harmony in the country.
In his address, Najib also announced the abolishment of the Banishment Act 1959 and a comprehensive review of the Restricted Residence Act 1933, Publications and Printing Presses Act 1984 and Section 27 of the Police Act.
Former Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) commissioner N. Siva Subramaniam said the decision, which has surprised not only the people but also the international community, proves Malaysia's recognition of human rights.
Subramaniam, who was also involved in discussions on the abolishment of the ISA for the past two years, said the public should place their confidence in the government that the two new laws to be enacted would help curb subversion, terrorism and organised crime.
"Any decisions made by the government will certainly take Malaysia to a new level of responsible freedom," he said.
Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation vice-chairman Lee Lam Thye said the decision is a progressive step towards liberalising the country.
"Actually, ISA is outdated. The situation when the ISA was enacted has changed. It was a timely decision," he said, adding that it could prevent the ISA from being used as political capital by irresponsible politicians.
Malay right-wing group Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali said the association welcomes the abolishment of all emergency acts that are no longer relevant.
"However, Perkasa will rather wait for the promulgation of the two new laws to replace the ISA as we do not want them to be counter-productive," he said.
Puteri Umno chief Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin and Gerakan president Dr Koh Tsu Koon described the abolishment of the ISA as a brave and wise decision and shows that the government is confident of the people's maturity and no longer needs to rely on emergency acts.
the government's decision to abolish the Internal Security Act (ISA) is a major change in the country's law and security situation.
Malaysian Ex-Policemen Association secretary-general Mohd Hanafiah Abdul Manap said Prime Minister Mohd Najib Tun Razak's decision to repeal the law is pertinent and should be supported by all quarters.
"It was a wise decision to replace the ISA with two new laws as it had been used for a long time to curtail subversives. But the proposed laws must help strengthen peace and security of the country," he said when contacted on Friday.
Najib in his Malaysia Day 2011 special address announced that the ISA would be abolished and two new laws introduced to ensure continued peace, order, prosperity and harmony in the country.
In his address, Najib also announced the abolishment of the Banishment Act 1959 and a comprehensive review of the Restricted Residence Act 1933, Publications and Printing Presses Act 1984 and Section 27 of the Police Act.
Former Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) commissioner N. Siva Subramaniam said the decision, which has surprised not only the people but also the international community, proves Malaysia's recognition of human rights.
Subramaniam, who was also involved in discussions on the abolishment of the ISA for the past two years, said the public should place their confidence in the government that the two new laws to be enacted would help curb subversion, terrorism and organised crime.
"Any decisions made by the government will certainly take Malaysia to a new level of responsible freedom," he said.
Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation vice-chairman Lee Lam Thye said the decision is a progressive step towards liberalising the country.
"Actually, ISA is outdated. The situation when the ISA was enacted has changed. It was a timely decision," he said, adding that it could prevent the ISA from being used as political capital by irresponsible politicians.
Malay right-wing group Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali said the association welcomes the abolishment of all emergency acts that are no longer relevant.
"However, Perkasa will rather wait for the promulgation of the two new laws to replace the ISA as we do not want them to be counter-productive," he said.
Puteri Umno chief Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin and Gerakan president Dr Koh Tsu Koon described the abolishment of the ISA as a brave and wise decision and shows that the government is confident of the people's maturity and no longer needs to rely on emergency acts.
