Ahmad Zahid: Emergency Parliament sitting to table anti-terrorism bill possible

KUALA LUMPUR: The urgent need for new laws to combat the rise of terrorist activities in the country may see the proposed bill tabled at an emergency Parliament meeting before its next scheduled session in March next year, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) said Wednesday.

"It is extremely urgent and the Prime Minister has directed me to table it during the next parliament proceedings in March. However, if need be, we will probably convene a special session for the purpose before March " said the Home Minister, describing the terrorist threat as a real and tangible danger to the nation.