Dewan passes motion to extend Sosma for five more years

KUALA LUMPUR – The motion to extend the enforcement of Subsection 4(5) of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 or Sosma for another five years beginning this July 31 was passed in the Dewan Rakyat today.

The extension was passed via a bloc vote with 111 in support and 88 opposed, while 21 lawmakers were absent.

Sub-section 4(5) of Sosma, among others, states that a police officer with the rank of superintendent or higher may extend the period of detention for a duration not exceeding 28 days for the purpose of investigation. – The Vibes, July 26, 2022

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