#allegation12: Crime has increased since the ISA was abolished
- This claim is untrue. Last year alone, the police managed to
reduce crime rates in the country by 12.6%. Violent crime in the country has
also dropped by 13.4%. The Royal Malaysian police have been working hard to
ensure that all Malaysians are safe from all forms of crime and violence.
- As a matter of fact, 8,868 individuals were detained and 280
weapons were seized in the recently launched Ops Cantas Khas.
- When the ISA was first launched, its sole purpose was to fight
the communist insurgency and today it has become irrelevant.
- To ensure that violent extremism has no place in Malaysia,
the government has introduced the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015, which has
been passed by Parliament.
- This act will combat new challenges, including the rise of
the Islamic State militant group and will not be used for political ends. Only
those who raise the threat of violent extremism can be detained under this new
act. - Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (najibrazak.com)
No comments:
Post a Comment