Home Ministry to engage with MPs on proposed amendments to Poca

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution says more lawmakers, senators will be involved in process

8:36 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The Home Ministry will hold engagement sessions with all MPs regarding the proposed amendments to the Prevention of Crime Act (Poca) 1959.

Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the sessions would be held frequently with MPs and various relevant parties to decide on the amendments. 

“The MPs and relevant parties will be informed of the need for the police to use Poca again to curb crimes. 

“The ministry and the police are ready to hold engagement sessions to show our openness on involving various parties, including on matters to improve Poca,” he said. 

He told reporters this after a working visit to the Central Brigade of the General Operations Force in Cheras here today.  

“The ministry’s policy is not one of closed door but we need to listen to all parties regarding this matter. 

“We will involve more MPs and senators because, finally, we need to present an accurate explanation to them before we move towards making any amendments,” he said. 

Previously, the Federal Court declared Sections 4 and 15B of Poca as unconstitutional and contradict Articles 121 and 4(1) of the Federal Constitution because the provisions intrude into the judicial domain, thus violating the doctrine of separation of powers. 

Two days ago, an engagement session was held and it was attended by, among others, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. – February 16, 2024

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