SOSMA still under review

KUALA LUMPUR -- The proposed abolition of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) is still under review as the abolition, should it take place, will affect the authorities involved in discharging their duties to combat security offences and threats.

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman said the government was still considering the views of various quarters such as the authorities, judiciary and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) which should be evaluated from various angles.

“The abolition of SOSMA will involve many quarters and hence all views need to be considered because through this act, the authorities are protected and they could perform their duties to combat crime.

“It will be quite disadvantageous if there is no ‘protection’. There are various serious criminal cases such as terrorist activities that require the use of this act.

“The SOSMA is good and also significant. However, we are concerned that the Act can also be abused for political purposes,” he told the press after officiating the 22nd ASEAN Directors-General
of Immigration Departments and Heads of Consular Affairs Divisions of Ministries of Foreign Affairs Meeting (DGICM) here today.

Also present was Malaysian Immigration Director-General Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali.

On July 22, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government would abolish laws that oppress the people, especially SOSMA.

Meanwhile, when asked about the idea of establishing an Immigration Bloc in the region, Azis said Malaysia welcomed this idea as it would enable cooperation that would facilitate ASEAN member countries to track, exchange information and intelligence on cross-border criminal activities.

In another development, Mustafar Ali said the 22nd DGICM would also discuss various issues such as measures to address human trafficking and migrants, as well as technology sharing by each country.

“For instance, Malaysia’s Online Maid System (SMO) is welcomed by other ASEAN countries and they would like to emulate this idea as it is convenient for the public that uses the service,” he said.

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