A
motion to lift three proclamations that will see the removal of emergency
powers of the police that had been in place for over 40 years will be tabled in
the Malaysian Parliament Thursday.
It is expected to be tabled by Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The motion seeks to lift the emergency proclamation
that was issued by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on May 15, 1969 following the May
13 racial riots.
It is also to lift the emergency proclamations
issued by the King on Sept 14, 1966 and Nov 8, 1977 aimed at resolving
political disputes in Sarawak and Kelantan, respectively.
According to the motion, which was made
available Wednesday, the proclamations are being lifted because the emergency
situation that had threatened the security or economic life or public order in
Malaysia no longer exists.
In accordance to Clause (7) under Article 150
of the Federal Constitution, the emergency proclamation would still be in
effect for a period of six months from the date they are lifted.
The provision under Article 150 was put in
place to ensure appropriate steps could be taken by the Government to control
crime or threats to security and safeguarding economic life and public order
when the proclamations are lifted.
The lifting of the proclamations will also
prevent the Government from enacting or passing emergency laws under Article
150.
Martin Carvalho
The Star
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