NSC Act 2016 for national security, not personal design - PM Najib

The National Security Council (NSC) Act 2016 which came into effect recently was for the security of the country and not for any personal ends, Datuk Seri Najib Razak stressed.

"I had emphasized that the decision I took when introducing the NSC Act 2016 was for the security of the country," he said in his latest posting on Facebook and Twitter on Saturday.

Datuk Seri Najib said he also highlighted the matter when opening the Cameron Highlands UMNO division delegates' meeting yesterday morning.

On the introduction of NSC Act 2016, Datuk Seri Najib said it was to protect the nation from threats and not as alleged by some parties that it was purportedly implemented for his own interest.

"Some accused me of wanting to use the power and Act for personal interest.

"But the people should remember that each decision made by the government has never been for personal intent.

"What is important is to protect the people as well as the sovereignty of the country from any threats," he said.

The NSC bill which provides for the establishment of NSC, declaration of safe areas, special powers of security forces in the area and other related matters, was passed by Parliament on Dec 3, 2015 and the Senate on Dec 22, 2015.

It was later gazetted on June 7 and came into force on Aug 1.