Calling for its abolition is part of the opposition's cheap theatrics
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KUALA LUMPUR: A Barisan Nasional member of Parliament today urged for the Sedition Act 1948 to stay as it is seen as a way to ensure peace in the country.
Datuk Seri Noh Omar (BN-Tanjung Karang) said after the Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960 and Emergency Ordinance (EO) 1969 were abolished, security and peace in the country could be threatened if the Sedition Act was also repealed.
“If it is amended or the name changed, the act needs to be tightened by amending several provisions.
“This act, however, definitely needs to be maintained as it is one that can guarantee peace in the country,” he said when debating the Supply Bill 2015.
Noh, who is also Selangor Umno Liaison chief, said the opposition wanted the act to be abolished just like how they had been vocal for the government to repeal the ISA and EO.
“Calling for abolition of the Sedition Act is part of their (opposition) cheap theatrics, and I am sure that if they are in power, they would bring back the ISA for their own benefit,” he added. – Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: A Barisan Nasional member of Parliament today urged for the Sedition Act 1948 to stay as it is seen as a way to ensure peace in the country.
Datuk Seri Noh Omar (BN-Tanjung Karang) said after the Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960 and Emergency Ordinance (EO) 1969 were abolished, security and peace in the country could be threatened if the Sedition Act was also repealed.
“If it is amended or the name changed, the act needs to be tightened by amending several provisions.
“This act, however, definitely needs to be maintained as it is one that can guarantee peace in the country,” he said when debating the Supply Bill 2015.
Noh, who is also Selangor Umno Liaison chief, said the opposition wanted the act to be abolished just like how they had been vocal for the government to repeal the ISA and EO.
“Calling for abolition of the Sedition Act is part of their (opposition) cheap theatrics, and I am sure that if they are in power, they would bring back the ISA for their own benefit,” he added. – Bernama
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