PDF copy of the National Security Council Bill 2015
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Nurul Izzah barred from entering Sarawak
PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar, who was photographed with the daughter of a Sulu separatist leader in Manila a few months ago, has been barred from entering Sarawak. Nurul Izzah was stopped by immigration officers at the passport control counter soon after touching down at the Kuching International Airport at 4pm on an AirAsia flight.…
Controversial National Security Council Bill passed
The National Security Council Bill 2015 was passed by Dewan Rakyat, enabling the Prime Minister to declare a security area in the event of threats to national security. The Bill was passed by voice voting after a heated debate on the last day of the sitting. Earlier, in his reply, Minister in the Prime Minister’s…
MCMC hauls up man behind Facebook page calling for Najib’s resignation
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating the man behind LetakJawatan, a Facebook page demanding Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s resignation. LetakJawatan administrator Joe Haidy Sulaiman, 45, is being investigated under Section 233 of the Multimedia and Communications Act 1998, which makes it an offence to publish indecent, obscene, false, menacing, or…
Zaid claims trial over blog post calling for Najib’s resignation
Datuk Zaid Ibrahim today claimed trial at the Sessions Court over a speech posted on his blog calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. He was charged under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communication and Multimedia Act which carries a fine of up to RM50,000, or jail sentence of up to a…
LFL: MCMC is abusing its powers to safeguard the image of the authorities
Press Statement 4 December 2015 MCMC is abusing its powers to safeguard the image of the authorities Lawyers for Liberty views with extreme concern the recent spate of investigations and charges under section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which makes it an offence to publish indecent, obscene, false, menacing, or offensive…
MEMORANDUM ON THE PROPOSED NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL BILL 2015
MEMORANDUM ON THE PROPOSED NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL BILL 2015 Malaysian civil society organisations view with concern the proposed National Security Council Bill 2015 tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, 1.12.2015 for first reading. This Bill has dire consequences for the people of Malaysia. We object to the manner in which it is being rushed through Parliament.…
MEMORANDUM BERKENAAN CADANGAN RANG UNDANG-UNDANG MAJLIS KESELAMATAN NEGARA 2015
MEMORANDUM BERKENAAN CADANGAN RANG UNDANG-UNDANG MAJLIS KESELAMATAN NEGARA 2015 Masyarakat sivil memandang berat dengan penuh keprihatinan berkenaan cadangan Rang Undang-undang Majlis Keselamatan Negara 2015 yang dibentangkan di Parlimen untuk bacaan pertama pada Selasa, 1 Disember 2015. Rang Undang-undang ini memberi kesan yang buruk kepada rakyat Malaysia. Kami membantah cara ianya sedang digegas di Parlimen supaya diluluskan.…
LFL: The National Security Council Bill is more akin to establishing a dictatorship rule
Press Statement 2 December 2015 The National Security Council Bill is more akin to establishing a dictatorship rule Lawyers for Liberty is extremely shocked and concerned with the National Security Council Bill 2015 which was only revealed to members of Parliament yesterday despite its manifest importance. Unfortunately, like many other government bills, it leaves very little room…
LFL: Americk must be allowed to perform his function as a lawyer
Press Statement 30 November 2015 Americk must be allowed to perform his function as a lawyer Lawyers for Liberty views with serious concerns the police’s plan to question lawyer Americk Sidhu over his client Charles Suresh Morais’ statutory declaration claim that his Deputy Public Prosecutor brother Kevin’s murder was linked with his anti-corruption work.…
Police to call lawyer Americk Sidhu over Charles’ Statutory Declaration
Police will call lawyer Americk Sidhu to have his statement recorded over the Statutory Declaration (SD) signed by his client, Charles Suresh Morais. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said the revelation by Charles, who is the brother of the late deputy public prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, was a serious matter that…
LFL: Criminal investigation against Nurul Izzah is without basis
Press Statement Criminal investigation against Nurul Izzah is without basis 26 November 2015 Lawyers for Liberty views with extreme concern the continuous vilification against Nurul Izzah after photographs of her with Jacel Kiram, the daughter of self-proclaimed Sulu sultan Jamalul Kiram III came to light. To make matters worse, she is now the subject of criminal investigation,…
MEMORANDUM to the Attorney-General on the misuse of the Sedition Act 1948
MEMORANDUM to the Attorney-General on the misuse of the Sedition Act 1948 Handed over by the Abolish the Sedition Act Movement (GHAH) to the Attorney-General’s Chambers on 25th of November 2015 at the Attorney-General’s Chambers, No. 45, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4, 62100 Putrajaya. Over the past months, there has been an alarming increase in investigations and prosecutions…
MEMORANDUM kepada Peguam Negara mengenai penyalahgunaan Akta Hasutan 1948
MEMORANDUM kepada Peguam Negara mengenai penyalahgunaan Akta Hasutan 1948 Diserahkan oleh Gerakan Hapus Akta Hasutan (GHAH) kepada Jabatan Peguam Negara pada 25 November 2015 di Jabatan Peguam Negara, No 45, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4, 62100 Putrajaya. Sejak beberapa bulan yang lalu, terdapat peningkatan yang membimbangkan dalam siasatan dan pendakwaan di bawah Akta Hasutan 1948, yang…
Former PSM sec-gen charged with sedition over Anwar verdict criticism
Former Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) secretary-general S. Arutchelvan was charged in the Sessions Court today with making seditious remarks over Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s second sodomy case. Arutchelvan, 48, who is now PSM central committee member, pleaded not guilty to the charge of making a seditious posting on his Facebook regarding his press statement…