It is my personal view that the Prevention of Terrorism Bill 2005 (POTA) and Special Measures Against Terrorism in Foreign Countries Bill 2015 have become a necessity for Malaysia, as the threat of terrorism is more and more frequently happens in the world. Malaysia is no exception to this terrorism threats.
Not long ago, the police arrested 75 persons believed to be involved in the IS activities. Though we have existing laws to deal with armed militants, a preventive one is better in arresting the threat of militancy before it happens and someone gets kill or injure.
With the passing of POTA and Special Measures Against Terrorism in Foreign Countries Bill 2015 by the parliament, the police have a standard operating protocol in carrying out its duty including enforcement and arrest procedures which will be more effective in combating terrorism in the country.
Prevention is always better than cure. These new laws give us the preemptive edge and make us in a better position to deal with any situation. It is for the benefit of the nation and the people as we all love peace,harmony and stable environment. Therefore, I hope that nobody should politilise these bills and we all move on for the interest of the people.
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