Credit BN for law reforms, says Najib

No one else should take credit for the law reforms mooted by Barisan Nasional which saw the repeal of the Internal Security Act (ISA) and the three Emergency Declarations when both the Dewan Negara and Dewan Rakyat have their next sitting, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said.

He also announced that the government will do away with annual printing and publishing permits with permits that can be cancelled if regulations are flouted.

He said that the law reforms would put Malaysia on the right track to becoming a more open and progressive democracy while ensuring harmony.

The prime minister said the decision to scrap the ISA was part of his promise to amend the controversial law when he took office in 2009.

“These are not the fruits of their struggle. This was a decision made by the Barisan Nasional government because we listened to Malaysians who want this change.”

Mahdzir Khalid urged DAP to take action against Kok like UMNO in the case of Bukit Bendera Umno division head

Kedah Umno Liaison chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid urged DAP leadership to take action against the party’s central executive committee member, Teresa Kok, for her “almost like dog food” remark on the food served to her while in detention under the Internal Security Act.


He said a politician who is educated and has credibility will not make a statement which can hurt other people’s feelings.

He said Umno would have taken action against its member should the person concerned make such a remark as in the case of Bukit Bendera Umno division head Datuk Ahmad Ismail.


He said that as a political party, DAP should take action against Kok, who is Seputeh Member of Parliament, for insulting security officers and also jeopardizing the country’s good name.


“Teresa knew what she ate while in detention, but after her release she said the food served to her was almost like dog food.