article_snippet.sent: The Prevention of Terrorism Act - passed in the capital Kuala Lumpur yesterday - officially enables authorities to detain suspected terrorists for two years without charge or trial.
article_snippet.sent: But The Prevention of Terrorism Act - passed in the capital Kuala Lumpur also allows for the authorities to apply for unlimited extensions after those two years expire - something that will be decided by a government-appointed terrorism board, not a judge and jury.
article_snippet.sent: Government-appointed terror board was passed after midnight, following 15 hours of debate, according to media reports.
article_snippet.sent: Government-appointed terror board passage was not in doubt due to the ruling regime's majority in parliament.
highlights_snippet.sent: Law allows police to hold suspects for two years without charge or trial .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Government-appointed terror board can then decide to grant an extension .
  