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PM: Law needs to define major and minor terror threats

PM: Law needs to define major and minor terror threats

But it is up to the police to find evidence to differentiate between the two, says Mahathir. 

Court sets tomorrow to hear objection over legal challenge against Sosma

Court sets tomorrow to hear objection over legal challenge against Sosma

The prosecution contends the legal challenge should be dismissed, as the issue had been decided at the Shah Alam High Court.

Dr M: Voters can evaluate Harapan during GE15

Dr M: Voters can evaluate Harapan during GE15

A lot of promises we made requires five years to fulfil, says prime minister. 

LFL urges AG, gov’t not to appeal LTTE-linked bail hearing decision

LFL urges AG, gov’t not to appeal LTTE-linked bail hearing decision

Today's verdict upheld the separation of powers between the judiciary, executive and legislature - LFL president Melissa Sasidaran.

Charles sees no reason to apologise to Zakir Naik

Charles sees no reason to apologise to Zakir Naik

Zakir claims that the Klang MP's remarks caused him to suffer humiliation and ridicule.

Unfair to compare Yazid Sufaat to LTTE suspects - Yazid’s lawyers

Unfair to compare Yazid Sufaat to LTTE suspects - Yazid’s lawyers

His lawyers say charges against Yazid have never been proven as he was detained without trial.

Citing Najib as example, Malacca CM dismisses call for Saminathan to resign

Citing Najib as example, Malacca CM dismisses call for Saminathan to resign

UPDATED 7.20PM | He says those not proven guilty deserve justice too.

Suhakam to probe complaints of cops intimidating families of LTTE-linked suspects

Suhakam to probe complaints of cops intimidating families of LTTE-linked suspects

Suaram sends a memorandum to Suhakam today highlighting the threats and acts of intimidation.

Security offences law impedes a fair trial

Security offences law impedes a fair trial

ADUN SPEAKS | The prosecution must definitely produce at least a smidge of a proof before stripping a person's freedom and rights away.

Lawmaker: No bail for Sosma 12, 'red carpet' for IS members

Lawmaker: No bail for Sosma 12, 'red carpet' for IS members

Charles Santiago reiterates his call for the repeal of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.

Families of Sosma detainees protest outside Parliament

Families of Sosma detainees protest outside Parliament

Twelve people have been detained by police since Oct 10 over purported links to LTTE. 

Best to do away with Sosma as it is 'mostly draconian' - NGOs, MPs

Best to do away with Sosma as it is 'mostly draconian' - NGOs, MPs

Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah reminds that many Harapan ministers and MPs were once detained without trial.

In tears, LTTE accused's mom asks why only daughter questioned by cops

In tears, LTTE accused's mom asks why only daughter questioned by cops

The sister of a detainee charged for supporting the LTTE movement was questioned by Bukit Aman police officers last night.

Lawyers fear 12 charged for LTTE links will not receive fair trial

Lawyers fear 12 charged for LTTE links will not receive fair trial

For terrorism-related offences, the trial is governed by Sosma, which is different from a normal criminal trial, say lawyers.
Sosma's detention period may be reduced to 14 days - Muhyiddin

Sosma's detention period may be reduced to 14 days - Muhyiddin

He says there are several suggestions to improve the law.

Recognise right to fair trial and rule of law

Recognise right to fair trial and rule of law

Malaysian Bar: Sosma an unnecessary piece of legislation, resulting in arbitrary powers to police. 

Planned Sosma changes: Gov't looking at 28-day detention, economic sabotage

Planned Sosma changes: Gov't looking at 28-day detention, economic sabotage

Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the proposed amendments to Sosma could be tabled in Parliament as early as March 2020.

Only Federal Court can decide LTTE bail issue under Sosma - DPP

Only Federal Court can decide LTTE bail issue under Sosma - DPP

 Prosecutor argues the application involved constitutional issues. 
Prosecution aborts plan to slap new LTTE-related charges against DAP rep

Prosecution aborts plan to slap new LTTE-related charges against DAP rep

In an eleventh-hour move, the prosecution decides not to proffer two additional charges against P Gunasekaran.

Out with Sosma and in with IPCMC

Out with Sosma and in with IPCMC

LETTER | If we unpackage existing Sosma procedures, they go against natural justice.

Yoursay: Police should be transparent in fight against terrorism

Yoursay: Police should be transparent in fight against terrorism

YOURSAY | ‘Prior to 2001, the act of supporting an insurrection in another country was not an offence in M’sia.’
Grocery shop owner files suit to declare Sosma provision unlawful

Grocery shop owner files suit to declare Sosma provision unlawful

In the court document, B Subramaniam claims police's move to detain him under Sosma was also unconstitutional.

Sosma-LTTE: Who is calling the shots?

Sosma-LTTE: Who is calling the shots?

COMMENT | Malaysia is in trouble if the 'deep state' and not the elected state is in control.

Custodial deaths, torture cases not exclusive among Indians

Custodial deaths, torture cases not exclusive among Indians

ADUN SPEAKS | Contrary to common knowledge, Malay detainees have been the most affected by these issues.