THE Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (Poca) was initially enacted to control and prevent organised crime by targeting “criminals, members of secret societies, terrorists and other undesirable persons” in Malaysia. It grants the police power to arrest and detain an individual without trial for up to 60 days. These 60 days can be broken down into the preliminary arrest for 24 hours, an extension of 21 days with a statement in writing signed by a police officer and a further extension of 38 days.
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