SEREMBAN, Dec 11 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein today said that the ministry would not entertain any requests for the government to close down the Simpang Renggam detention camp in Johor.
He said this was because the people who were sent to the camp were those who had violated laws.
“Their detentions have nothing to do with the colour of their skin, political ideologies or religious beliefs,” he told reporters after opening the 89th annual general meeting of the Police Association here today.
The MIC today had asked the government to close down the camp, saying that it had become a breeding ground for more criminals.
Meanwhile, on the proposed amendments to the Internal Security Act (ISA), Hishammuddin said the amendment bill would probably be tabled during the next Parliament sitting.
“So far, I’m very happy with the input. Actually, the ISA controversy revolves mainly around five important issues, including the power of the minister, the fear that the ISA might be used for political purposes, the treatment received by the detainees and their families, and detention without trial,” he added.
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12/12/09
He said this was because the people who were sent to the camp were those who had violated laws.
“Their detentions have nothing to do with the colour of their skin, political ideologies or religious beliefs,” he told reporters after opening the 89th annual general meeting of the Police Association here today.
The MIC today had asked the government to close down the camp, saying that it had become a breeding ground for more criminals.
Meanwhile, on the proposed amendments to the Internal Security Act (ISA), Hishammuddin said the amendment bill would probably be tabled during the next Parliament sitting.
“So far, I’m very happy with the input. Actually, the ISA controversy revolves mainly around five important issues, including the power of the minister, the fear that the ISA might be used for political purposes, the treatment received by the detainees and their families, and detention without trial,” he added.
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12/12/09
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