THE Pakatan Harapan government has promised to abolish certain “oppressive laws” in Malaysia. Among them are the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), Prevention of Terrorism Act, Prevention of Crime Act, and Sedition Act.
PH claims that these laws should be abolished or amended as they had been abused by the previous government leaders for their own political interest. It was further argued that these laws have provisions which can undermine the rule of law and the democratic process of our country, more so when there is no proper check and balance. In short, these laws are tools for oppression.
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