KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 -- The government is finalising its review of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), with proposed amendments expected to be tabled in Parliament soon, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.

In a written parliamentary reply to Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng, Saifuddin said the Home Ministry is also nearly done with a policy memorandum on the matter.

Lim had asked for an update on the Sosma review, which involves scrutinising 73 offences under the Act for consistency with human rights standards, and whether stakeholder consultations had taken place.

Saifuddin confirmed the ministry is reviewing all 73 offences to ensure their application aligns with the Federal Constitution and Malaysia...