PUTRAJAYA – Individuals issuing statements that could cause public fear may face action under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
He said this was in line with the Home Ministry’s policy as a ministry ensuring peace and stability in the country.
“All kinds of people are issuing statements that could incite others and cause public fear, hence police have to take appropriate action.
“For example, individuals violating the Printing Presses and Publications Act could also face action,” he said at a special media conference held at the ministry complex today after starting his official duties as home minister under the new cabinet.
Hamzah said Sosma could be used against individuals who incite others and cause public uneasiness, then try to run to another country.
“Sometimes, some people take the wrong ‘medications’ and make various accusations that could influence other individuals, who then incite others.”
Hamzah said this when asked to comment on a report by a local newspaper of a woman under the name “Sittah Annur” who claimed that the Third World War would begin in Sabah and her group’s leaders would be looking for Messianic figure Imam Mahdi to fight the enemy. – Bernama, September 1, 2021
