DESPITE strong opposition, the motion to extend the detention period of suspects under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) was passed in the Dewan Rakyat in the second attempt.
The motion was put for a bloc vote with a total of 111 MPs voting in support. Another 88 voted against it while 21 were absent.
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