KUALA LUMPUR: Proposed amendments to the National Security Council (NSC) Act will remove the powers of the Prime Minister to declare a security area.
The powers will now rest in the hands of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on the advice of the Council, once the amendments are approved.These are among the proposed amendments under the National Security Council Bill tabled by Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mohamed Hanipa Maidin on Tuesday . The NSC Act had come under severe criticism, as many were concerned over the powers given to the Prime Minister to declare a security area when it was passed in 2016.
Previously, those who breach the secrecy obligation would be liable to a maximum two years' jail term, RM100,000 fine, or both.The Bill also seeks to amend Section 21 of the Act, which provides for the power of the Council's director of operations to request from any individual or entity, other than a government entity, on any information or intelligence that is in possession.
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