Groups question stiffer fines for defying cops, urge Senate to halt bill

Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on the Senate to block the Police Act amendments passed by the Dewan Rakyat last week.

The groups expressed concerns over several of the amendments, including stiffer fines for disobeying police.

In a joint statement today, the groups criticised the government for not engaging with stakeholders before introducing the bill to Parliament.