NGOs call on govt to amend Poca to better curb scam syndicates

Two NGOs have called on the government to immediately amend the Prevention of Crime Act (Poca) 1959 to enable the police to curb commercial crime activities more effectively.

The NGOs - Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) and Malaysian Community Crime Care (MCCC) - hope that stricter laws will help the police ensure that those involved in commercial crime activities receive the punishment they deserve.

MHO secretary-general Hishamuddin Hashim (above) said currently, PDRM...