Karpal Singh urges King not to agree to PCA
(The Star) – DAP national chairman Karpal Singh has urged the King not to give his assent to the Prevention Of Crime Bill which was passed in Parliament.
He said the King should instead return the bill to the Dewan Rakyat for further consideration for the sake of public interest.
“In the event that the bill is passed and enacted in Parliament, DAP will take out a test case to determine its constitutionality,” he told a press conference at a coffee shop in Air Itam Saturday.
Karpal also hit out at Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi over a statement that police need not wait to fire warning shots during operations.
“If the minister is right, we’re living in a cowboy country. It is a very serious matter if the police’s action is not controlled. Indiscriminate shooting can lead to a lot of deadly consequences,” he said.
He urged Ahmad Zahid to refrain from making irrational statements.
“His statements are beyond ridiculous. He should seek legal advice before making statements,” he said.
