Sirul could be back in prison within days


PETALING JAYA: Malaysian murder convict Sirul Azhar Umar (pic), who was released from detention just three weeks ago, could see his freedom shortlived and be back in prison within days.

The Australian government is rushing to pass a preventive law to detain immigrants with a criminal history for up to three years.

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