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TWO NEW ACTS TO REPLACE ISA TO BE ANNOUNCED AFTER STUDY ON SECURITY
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) - Two new acts being drafted by the
Attorney-General to replace the Internal Security Act (ISA) will only be announced after all aspects of public and national security have been studied, said Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein.
He said ministry Secretary-General Mahmood Adam and Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar had met with the Attorney-General to discuss the aspects.
"When the acts will be tabled depend on the Attorney-General who will make an announcement," he told reporters at the ministry's Aidilfitri celebration at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here Friday.
He said the two new acts will strike a balance between national interest and security and ensure the harmony that existed since independence is not affected and study the rights of individuals charged under the acts.
"All these aspects are of our concern. They should be studied not only by this ministry but also the Prime Minister's Department and Ministry of Information Communication and Culture.
"All parties will be involved as we want to ensure that each step is made known to the people. We want to prove that there is no hidden agenda other than to take the nation forward."
In his Malaysia Day message on Sept 15, Prime Minister Najib Razak announced that the ISA will be repealed and two new acts will be enacted to preserve peace in the country.
Attorney-General to replace the Internal Security Act (ISA) will only be announced after all aspects of public and national security have been studied, said Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein.
He said ministry Secretary-General Mahmood Adam and Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar had met with the Attorney-General to discuss the aspects.
"When the acts will be tabled depend on the Attorney-General who will make an announcement," he told reporters at the ministry's Aidilfitri celebration at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here Friday.
He said the two new acts will strike a balance between national interest and security and ensure the harmony that existed since independence is not affected and study the rights of individuals charged under the acts.
"All these aspects are of our concern. They should be studied not only by this ministry but also the Prime Minister's Department and Ministry of Information Communication and Culture.
"All parties will be involved as we want to ensure that each step is made known to the people. We want to prove that there is no hidden agenda other than to take the nation forward."
In his Malaysia Day message on Sept 15, Prime Minister Najib Razak announced that the ISA will be repealed and two new acts will be enacted to preserve peace in the country.
