GISBH CEO Files Habeas Corpus Application Following Detention under Sosma
Background
PETALING JAYA: Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) CEO Nasiruddin Ali has taken legal action to challenge his detention under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma). He filed a habeas corpus application at the Johor Bahru High Court, along with his wife, Azura Yusof, and Suhaimi Sani.
The Detention
Nasiruddin and Azura were detained under Sosma earlier this month, while Suhaimi is expected to be charged under the same act at the Kota Tinggi sessions court later today. The trio has named the home minister, inspector-general of police, public prosecutor, directors of the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur prisons department, and the government as respondents in their application.
The Application
The application, filed by lawyers Rosli Kamaruddin, Najib Zakaria, Boestamam Ahmad, and Dorina Abdullah, seeks a writ to free them from "unlawful arrest and detention." The writ is meant to ensure that the applicants are not deprived of their liberty in contravention of the law.
Next Steps
Judge Abu Bakar Katar has fixed December 4 to hear the application. Rosli, one of the lawyers representing the trio, has announced that a similar application will be filed in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur soon, as the investigation is linked to cases in those states as well.
Conclusion
The CEO’s decision to file a habeas corpus application is a bold move in challenging the authorities’ actions. While the legal proceedings are ongoing, the public is left to wonder about the motives behind his detention and the alleged links to organized crime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the habeas corpus application?
A: The application seeks to free the applicants from "unlawful arrest and detention" and ensure that they are not deprived of their liberty in contravention of the law.
Q: Who are the respondents in the application?
A: The home minister, inspector-general of police, public prosecutor, directors of the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur prisons department, and the government are the respondents in the application.
Q: When is the hearing scheduled for the application?
A: The hearing is scheduled for December 4.
Q: Will similar applications be filed in other states?
A: Yes, Rosli, one of the lawyers representing the trio, has announced plans to file similar applications in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur soon.