Kelantan is a state in northern part of Malaysia. Self declared Islamic state, it’s Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat is adamant in implementing Hudud Islamic Law in the state.
Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat
Malaysia Day is celebrated on the 16th of September every year to commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian Federation in 1963. It signifies the joining together of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore to form Malaysia. Singapore later breaks off and gained sovereignty as the Republic of Singapore (remaining within the Commonwealth) on the 9th of August 1965.
This year 2011, marks a significant change in Malaysia’s history. Greater civil liberties and democratic reforms are announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
The historic announcement was his Malaysia Day eve address that was telecast live on national TV.
- The Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960 will be repealed. In its place, two new laws will be enacted to safeguard peace and order the detention period will be reduced and can only be extended by the courts, except in cases involving terrorism.
- Three remaining emergency proclamations to be lifted are Emergency 1969, Emergency 1966 (Sarawak) and Emergency 1977 (Kelantan).
- Banishment Act 1959 will also be repealed.
- The annual licence renewal requirement for newspapers and publications will be replaced with a one-off permit by reviewing the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984.
- Reviewing the Restricted Residence Act 1933.
- Allowing greater freedom to assemble by reviewing Section 27 of the Police Act 1967 by taking into consideration Article 10 of the Federal Constitution which guarantees every citizen with the right to freedom of speech and assembly
Source – The Star Newspaper 16th September 2011
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