Zahid defends Sosma as necessary to protect public order, national security


Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. -Bernama filepic

PETALING JAYA: The Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) should be maintained to keep public order, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Umno president said on Monday (July 23) that the law was enacted to ensure public order, protect national security, and has nothing to do with politics.

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