KUALA LUMPUR, 17 April 2009: Three individuals were arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) even as 13 detainees were released by new Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. However, according to the Anti-ISA Movement or Gabungan Mansuh ISA (GMI), the arrests were not ordered by Najib’s administration as at least two were made prior […]
Internal Security Act
Not just ISA
By Zedeck SiewPETALING JAYA, 17 April 2009: Even though the focus has been on the Internal Security Act (ISA), civil society groups and a think tank say there are two other laws that also allow the state to detain someone without trial. Suaram coordinator Nalini Elumalai said the two other laws were the Emergency (Public Order and […]
Freed ISA detainee wants to return to teaching
TAWAU, 6 April 2009: Mohd Nazri Dollah, who was freed from Internal Security Act (ISA) detention along with 12 others yesterday, said he is willing to resume his service as a teacher if he is allowed to do so. Mohd Nazri, who arrived at his home at Mile 1.5 in Jalan Apas at about 4.10pm […]
Rename ISA as anti-terrorist act: Wanita MCA
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 April 2009: Wanita MCA today proposed that the Internal Security Act (ISA) be amended and renamed anti-terrorist act to indicate its functions are strictly to curb terrorist activities and not abused on civilians. Its chief, Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun, said although the act was still relevant to combat against terrorism, it […]
Court throws out Uthayakumar’s appeal
PUTRAJAYA, 10 March 2009: Hindraf leader P Uthayakumar’s appeal on his second habeas corpus application to secure his release from detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA) was thrown out by the Federal Court here today on technical grounds. Justices Datuk Nik Hashim Nik Abdul Rahman, Datuk S Augustine Paul and Datuk Hashim Yusoff unanimously […]
The injustice of the ISA
By Nora MuratAMNESTY International Malaysia views with concern the statement by Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Ismail Omar published on 23 Feb 2009 on the relevance of the Internal Security Act 1960 (ISA). Amnesty regrets that the Deputy IGP, being the guardian of public interest and rights, has given blanket approval to the most […]
Abolish ISA among UNHCR recommendations
By Zedeck SiewPETALING JAYA, 12 Feb 2009: An international panel has urged Malaysia to abolish the Internal Security Act (ISA) and establish an independent oversight mechanism for police conduct. In the inaugural review of Malaysia’s human rights report card, the United Nations Human Rights Council panel in its draft report also recommended that the Human Rights Commission […]
Stern action, ISA on demonstrators: Home Min
JOHOR BARU, 6 Jan 2009: Stern action, including detention under the Internal Security Act, could be taken against anyone who incites or creates trouble that could affect security in Perak, Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said. He issued the warning with reference to the action by Pakatan Rakyat supporters who were unhappy after […]
Govt should repeal ISA, amend Act 597: Suhakam
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 Dec 2008: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) today reiterated that the Internal Security Act (ISA) should be repealed and Act 597 pertaining to the formation of the commission be amended so that it complied to the Paris Principles. It also took to task Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar […]
Zaid not joining any political party for now (Updated)
By Deborah LohUpdated on 4 Dec 2008 at 1.40pm PETALING JAYA, 4 Dec 2008: Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, who was sacked from Umno on 2 Dec, says he is not joining any political party “in the near future” but will concentrate on building his foundation for youths, myFuture Foundation. At a […]
