COMMENT | Former deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay maintained his support for the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma).

He emphasised that ordinary legal frameworks are insufficient, making specialised statutory tools necessary to address terrorism and criminal syndicates.

A few people have whispered to me that Ayob is highly religious, suggesting his stance may be influenced by his faith.

With due respect, it is rather weird that his strong religious belief has led him to defend the obnoxious Sosma.

Indeed...