ISA review done, over to AG

The Home Ministry hopes to table amendments to six repressive acts including the Internal Security Act 1960 (ISA) and Emergency Ordinance during the current sitting of the Dewan Rakyat.

Deputy Home Ministry Abu Seman Yusop told a press conference this morning that the documents have been sent to the attorney-general's department for approval.

He also said the ISA with be streamlined with current circumstances. Amendments have been made to five key areas:

• Ministerial powers
• Duration of detention
• Police power
• Rights and treatment of detainees
• Abolition of several sections