The ISA, which provides for preventive detention, was repealed in 2012.
Kayveas, speaking at the party’s convention in Ipoh today, described Bersih as a group worse than terrorists. “They’ve gone out of control. Perhaps, myPPP will propose for the Internal Security Act to be re-enacted once again, that way, it would be easier to control them,” he was quoted as saying.
He also challenged the reform group to stand on its own instead of depending on the support of political parties “then we shall see if Malaysians truly support Bersih”.
“If they do, then I would also stand with them,” he reportedly said, accusing the group of being “just another branch of the opposition”, according to The Star Online.
His speech came a day after the Bersih 5 street demonstration in the centre of Kuala Lumpur to press for institutional reforms and the removal of Najib Razak as prime minister.
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