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Malaysia's Deputy IGP: ISA was most effective against extremists
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Malaysia's Deputy IGP: ISA was most effective against extremists

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysia's Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, stated that the Internal Security Act (ISA) was the most effective tool for combating extremism.
  • He noted that efforts to counter deviant teachings became more difficult after the ISA's repeal, as enforcement actions now require more procedural steps.
  • The ISA was previously used to address threats related to deviant teachings, security, racial issues, and religion in Malaysia.

Malaysia's Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, asserted that the Internal Security Act (ISA) was the most effective measure for tackling extremism, deviant teachings, security threats, and racial and religious issues.

Pitchay explained that after the ISA was abolished, combating deviant teachings became a more challenging task. He indicated that current enforcement actions now necessitate navigating a more complex process and legal framework.

The ISA, a controversial law, was previously utilized by Malaysian authorities to detain individuals suspected of posing a threat to national security without trial. Its repeal in 2012 was part of a broader reform agenda aimed at enhancing civil liberties, though its effectiveness in deterring certain threats remains a subject of debate.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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