A-G: Maria's detention in accordance with law


KUALA LUMPUR: The detention of Bersih 2.0 chair Maria Chin Abdullah under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) is in accordance with the law, said Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali.

"The detention of Maria under Section 4 of Sosma is aimed at assisting investigations by the police because she is suspected of being involved in activities that could be detrimental to parliamentary democracy," said Apandi.

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