Zahid: Terror suspects can be detained up to four years under new law


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 05 Mar 2015

KOTA BARU: The Prevention of Terrorism Activities (Pota) Bill will give authorities power to detain terror suspects for two years, with the possibility of another two-year extension depending on a case-by-case basis.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) he would push for the new law to curb the rise of terrorism activities locally by tabling it in the coming Parliament sitting this month.

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