PUTRAJAYA: The Prevention of Crime (Amendment) Act 2017 (POCAA) will come into effect on Friday (Dec 15). In line with the amendment, the Second Schedule of Act 297 has included new offences where the EMD could be used. “This amendment will enable the police to take more effective preventive measures against those who commit offences listed under the amended Second Schedule,” Dr Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister, said in a statement here Thursday (Dec 14). He said under Section 22 of Act 297, the Prevention of Crime (Amendment of Second Schedule) Order 2017 and the Prevention of Crime (Amendment of Third Schedule) 2017 would also be enforced Friday. It includes preventing recidivism among detainees and potential offenders from committing crimes.

Source: The Star December 14, 2017 14:03 UTC