KOTA BARU: Kelantan MCA has called for an in-depth review of the Internal Secutiry Act (ISA) and how it is use.
The call was made when it passed a resolution at its annual general assembly yesterday.
State chief Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen, who is also Wanita MCA chief, said a review would seek to prevent the Act, which allows for detention without trial, from being misused in the future.
“Kelantan MCA hopes the Government can review the ISA, especially on its effectiveness and implementation. For example, the detention of Sin Chew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng recently gave rise to unhappiness not only among the Chinese.
“If she was detained for her safety, why under the ISA? Tan posed no threat to the country,” Dr Ng said.
Dr Ng is the Women, Family and Community Development Minister.
Party president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting opened the general assembly. Also present were deputy president Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy and party secretary-general Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan.
Other resolutions passed were support for Dr Ng in her bid to contest for a party vice-president post in party polls next month and a call on the Government to provide more aid and assistance to non-Malay small and medium industries. - Bernama
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