DPM orders review of Minor Offences Act


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 17 Dec 2016

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 KUALA LUMPUR- Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi(pic) attends handing over of Home Ministry Strategic Plan Document 2017 and launch of RELA Assistance Mission at Gemilang Hall, Level G, Block D1, Complex D, Home Ministry at 1315 (0515 GMT)

TELUK INTAN: The Deputy Prime Minister has ordered the review of the Minor Offences Act and legislation related to the Royal Malaysia Police and the jurisdiction of the Home Ministry so appropriate amendments can be made.

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) said this was in response to the case of a 53-year-old woman who was fined RM100 on Thursday after writing "babi" (pig) on a police summons.

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