PETALING JAYA: Laws like the Emergency Ordinance (EO) and the Internal Security Act which allowed detention without trial were crucial tools for maintaining peace and order in the country, said former top police officers.
Not only did such laws serve as a deterrent to serious crimes, they also helped in situations where witnesses were afraid to go to court, said former Selangor CID chief B.D. Henry.
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