PUTRAJAYA has lifted the moratorium imposed on the Sedition Act to allow the law to be used against those who threaten security and peace, following the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman temple riots.
Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the cabinet also decided at its meeting on Friday to withdraw the moratorium on the Prevention of Crime Act (Amendment) 2017, Prevention of Terrorism Act, Sedition Act 1948 and the Security Offences Special Measures Act.
“There is a moratorium on these acts, but considering what happened at the temple, they can be used by the police even though they are being thoroughly reevaluated,” he told reporters after meeting police personnel on duty around the temple today.
Muhyiddin, who arrived at 3.40pm, also met with the temple’s management to discuss the crisis.
Also present was Deputy Inspector-General of Police Noor Rashid Ibrahim.
Muhyiddin said the cabinet decided to allow the police to use these laws, although they were among those the new Pakatan Harapan government had promised to review or repeal due to their draconian nature.
“Previously, we had a moratorium which meant action could not be taken while these laws were in review or in the process of being repealed.
“However, as a result of the riots at the temple, the cabinet has allowed the police to investigate under these acts,” he said.
The Pagoh MP said the moratorium had hindered the police from carrying out standard operating procedures in their investigations.
“Whatever laws the police need to use are there to empower the authorities to take action and ensure the public’s well-being and peace are maintained and under control.
“There are people who take advantage of the situation and this may give the impression that we are not enforcing the law,” he said.
The situation has been tense following an attack at the temple in the early hours of Monday morning.
Earlier today, Selangor police chief Mazlan Mansor said the police have opened four investigation papers under the Sedition Act 1948 in connection with riots at the temple.
He said the cases were opened after four police reports were lodged on the spreading of allegedly seditious news on social media relating to the incidents.
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