Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act, meant to curb terrorism, is open to wide interpretation by the government of the day. – The Malaysian Insider pic, September 26, 2015.Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he was still trying to understand the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma), especially in relation to the offence of sabotage.
When asked to comment on the arrest of former Umno leader Datuk Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan under Sosma, Dr Mahathir said there was no specific definition of sabotage stated in the act, making it to be entirely up to the government's interpretation.
"It says something about sabotage, but does not explain what is meant by it, so even if you step on a picture, it can be called sabotage.
"So, anything at all can be described as sabotage depending on the government.
"And if the government says what you do is sabotage, then it is sabotage; if you are found guilty, you will be sentenced to life imprisonment," he told the press after addressing a peace forum in Malacca today.
- TMI
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