Sosma needed for national security, says Saifuddin Nasution


KUALA LUMPUR: The Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) is still a relevant act to maintain national security and the government is committed to strengthen the law, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

He said Sosma is also important to maintain public order and the police need the law to take immediate action to avoid any threats to national sovereignty and harmony.

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