PETALING JAYA: Malaysia must first secure legal backing before allowing its armed forces to shoot on sight suspected foreign terrorists encroaching into Sabah waters, says an academic.
Malaysia International Islamic University law lecturer Assoc Prof Dr Shamrahayu A. Aziz said empowerment accorded to the security forces should be in compliance with national and international protocols.
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