National Security Council Act 2016
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The National Security Council Act 2016 (Malay: Akta Majlis Keselamatan Negara 2016) is "to provide for the establishment of the National Security Council, the declaration of security areas, the special powers of the Security Forces in the security areas and other related matters". This Act is intended to strengthen the government's ability to address increasing threats to the nation's security, including threats of violent extremism.[2][3] The Bill was introduced into parliament by Shahidan Kassim on 1 December 2015.[4] It passed the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) on 3 December 2015,[5] and the Dewan Negara (Senate) on 22 December 2015 without amendment.[3] The Act received Royal Assent on 18 February 2016 in pursuant to Clause 4A of Article 66 of the Federal Constitution.
National Security Council Act 2016 | |
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Parliament of Malaysia | |
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Citation | Act 776 |
Territorial extent | Malaysia |
Passed by | Dewan Rakyat |
Passed | 3 December 2015 |
Passed by | Dewan Negara |
Passed | 22 December 2015 |
Royal assent | 18 February 2016 |
Commenced | 7 June 2016 |
Effective | 1 August 2016, P.U. (B) 310/2016[1] |
Legislative history | |
First chamber: Dewan Rakyat | |
Bill title | National Security Council Bill 2015 |
Bill citation | D.R. 38/2015 |
Introduced by | Shahidan Kassim, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department |
First reading | 1 December 2015 |
Second reading | 3 December 2015 |
Third reading | 3 December 2015 |
Second chamber: Dewan Negara | |
Bill title | National Security Council Bill 2015 |
Bill citation | D.R. 38/2015 |
Member(s) in charge | Shahidan Kassim, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department |
First reading | 7 December 2015 |
Second reading | 21 December 2015 |
Third reading | 22 December 2015 |
Related legislation | |
Public Authorities Protection Act 1948 [Act 198] | |
Keywords | |
National security council, national security | |
Status: In force |
The Bill has faced considerable consideration from human rights groups and other organisations both within Malaysia and internationally. Before the bill passed the Senate, the European Parliament passed a resolution calling for the Bill's withdrawal.[3]