Dewan Rakyat passes 28-day detention under Sosma


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 26 Jul 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: The motion to extend the detention period of suspects under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) was passed in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (July 26) after it was put for a bloc vote.

A total of 111 MPs voted in support of the Bill while 88 MPs voted against and 21 were absent.

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