Monday, September 15, 2008

MalaysiaKini: Law Minister Zaid 'tenders resignation'

From MalaysiaKini... when will the PM go.

Law Minister Zaid 'tenders resignation'
Fauwaz Abdul Aziz | Sep 15, 08 2:17pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/89728


De facto Law Minister Zaid Ibrahim has tendered his resignation over the government's use of the Internal Security Act, which allows detention without trial, against three individuals last week.
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Zaid argued that the ISA should only be used to curb terrorism, which was the reason why it was first enacted in 1960.

"The problem with the ISA now is that it is used against certain people, it is a very unjust law," he added.

Zaid also felt "very sad that people like Teresa, whom I know personally, can be seen as a threat."

"I can't see how a journalist doing her duty, or even Raja Petra, can be seen as a national threat. If their statements upset certain people, let the police investigate," he said.

Zaid added that he was against the government using such a "strong-arm tactic" against any individuals...

1 comment:

richrach said...

Truly unjust!
The government should know better...