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Zahid: Unlike ISA under 'old man', Poca powers limited
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In a swipe aimed at the administration of former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (Poca) is not as bad as the Internal Security Act (ISA).

Zahid said, for example, the powers of the home minister - the portfolio he holds - is limited under Poca.

"Unlike previous laws including the ISA, which even the person speaking now has been victimised by an 'orang yang cukup lama' (very old man)...

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