COMMENT The Malaysian Bar, the Sabah Law Association and the Advocates Association of Sarawak are appalled by the numerous proposed amendments to the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 ('PCA') and 10 other legislations, including proposed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and the Evidence Act 1950.

The proposed amendments to the PCA are objectionable and repugnant to the rule of law. The amendment to the preamble of the PCA which recites Article 149 of the federal constitution is revealing in that it does not merely amend the PCA but it effectively re-introduces the Internal Security Act 1960 and the Emergency (Public Order and Prevention of Crime) Ordinance 1969.