New laws needed to counter violent extremism, says Anwar


PUTRAJAYA: There is a need to establish new laws aimed at countering violent extremism, specifically to address external influences that pose a threat to national security, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Speaking on the increasing sophistication of global terrorist organisations, the Prime Minister stressed the need for effective legal measures to ensure that Malaysia remains protected from external extremist elements.

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