Gani Patail: Sosma introduced to deal with terrorism


KUALA LUMPUR: The Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012 was not introduced to suppress political freedoms, says Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail.

"Sosma was introduced to deal with terrorism and other security offences. It was not intended to guillotine parliamentary democracy or suppress political freedom," he said at the Malaysian Bar Council's "Sosma – Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" forum here.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Sosma , Gani Patail , terrorism , law , forum

   

Next In Nation

Kedah trader issued notice for selling mutton curry at exorbitant prices
Iskandar Puteri cops seeking driver who abandoned luxury car after accident
Jumbo roadblock: Family has harrowing encounter with wild elephants on East-West Highway
Anwar arrives in Brussels for a two-day working visit
Canadian-Indian super singer Jonita Gandhi to share the stage with superstar Anirudh in mega concert in Bukit Jalil on Jan 31
PM Anwar expected to address issues on trade, Palestine with Belgian, EU leaders
Stop spreading videos of assault on disabled man, urge cops
MCA holds CNY do with party veterans, community leaders
Search underway for missing family of five who went camping
Police nab seven, seize drugs and assets worth over RM1.3mil in Penang

Others Also Read