Suhakam: Replace ISA with clear security law
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) called for the repeal of the Internal Security Act and the enactment of a new comprehensive law to redress an imbalanced situation which is "disproportionately weighted in favour of national security".
In its much-awaited review of the act, Suhakam said "history has shown that the law and practice in relation to the ISA have adversely affected the status of human rights in Malaysia".
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