This follows the death of Gopal Sri Ram.

All investigations must have a legal basis.  

Government opens itself to lawsuit by declassifying it. 

UPDATED 3.55PM | The report is over Tommy Thomas' memoir 'My Story: Justice in the Wilderness'.

I'm happy to work with the police, who have the authority, he adds.

He says the task force sets a dangerous precedent.

The task force will comprise relevant agencies and Malaysian Armed Forces.

Azan Ismail says the task force can comprise IRB, BNM, CCID.

The force is to crack down on all kinds of infiltration, subversion, sabotage, violent terrorist activities, ethnic separatist activities and extreme religious activities.

He says it will monitor residential areas and villages across the country to prevent people from travelling interstate for Raya.

He says it could help expedite the process, especially for children, based on fairness, transparency and efficiency.

Home Ministry says that only one police officer remains on board, and that his presence is crucial to proceedings.