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RELEASE OF ISA DETAINEES SHOWS NAJIB A BRAVE LEADER
SUNGAI PETANI (Malaysia), April 4 (Bernama) -- The action by Prime Minister Najib Razak in releasing 13 Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees shows he is a brave leader, said Umno vice president Hishammuddin Hussein.
"This is important for the people to understand, we give room for them to
express their views as long it does not affect the nation's stability.
"It (the release of the detainees) augurs well for the nation and shows a
courageous leadership that intends to bring about change," he told reporters
after meeting ruling National Front (Barisan Nasional) campaigners for the Bukit
Selambau by-election in Ambangan Heights in this northern area Friday night.
Meanwhile, Information Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the decision by
Najib to free the 13 ISA detainees showed a style of leadership that was more
open.
He said Najib's willingness to also conduct a review of the ISA was proof
that the Prime Minister was not worried about any political challenges.
"Usually when a person comes into power, he will ensure his powers are
strengthened but Najib is not like that," he told reporters after giving a
talk here.
The 13 ordered to be released with immediate effect were two leaders of the
Hindu Rights Action Force, seven members of Darul Islam, three foreigners and a
member of Jemaah Islamiah.
-- BERNAMA
"This is important for the people to understand, we give room for them to
express their views as long it does not affect the nation's stability.
"It (the release of the detainees) augurs well for the nation and shows a
courageous leadership that intends to bring about change," he told reporters
after meeting ruling National Front (Barisan Nasional) campaigners for the Bukit
Selambau by-election in Ambangan Heights in this northern area Friday night.
Meanwhile, Information Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the decision by
Najib to free the 13 ISA detainees showed a style of leadership that was more
open.
He said Najib's willingness to also conduct a review of the ISA was proof
that the Prime Minister was not worried about any political challenges.
"Usually when a person comes into power, he will ensure his powers are
strengthened but Najib is not like that," he told reporters after giving a
talk here.
The 13 ordered to be released with immediate effect were two leaders of the
Hindu Rights Action Force, seven members of Darul Islam, three foreigners and a
member of Jemaah Islamiah.
-- BERNAMA
