Sedition Act, Penal Code, Sosma among laws to be reviewed

Published: Sep 27, 2021 12:20 PM | Updated: Sep 27, 2021 3:13 PM

A number of laws will be amended to ensure their relevancy and effectiveness in improving public safety and security, according to the 12th Malaysian Plan (12MP).

The laws include the Prevention of Crime Act (Poca) 1959, Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012, Prevention of Terrorism Act (Pota) 2015 as well as the Penal Code 1957.

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