article_snippet.sent: Prime Minister Najib Razak's political opponents and human rights groups had urged for Government-appointed terror board to be withdrawn, claiming the bill to be withdrawn is 'open to abuse and is a grievous blow to democracy'.
article_snippet.sent: Human Rights Watch described it as 'a giant step backwards for human rights'.
article_snippet.sent: No further details were given.
article_snippet.sent: The ruling United Malays National Organisation has been in charge since 1957, but faces possible defeat at the hands of an opposition that has campaigned against government corruption and alleged abuse of power.
article_snippet.sent: Dozens of government critics, including opposition politicians, academics, activists, and journalists, have been hit with sedition or other charges after criticising the regime.
article_snippet.sent: The ISA was scrapped in 2012 amid public pressure for political reform. '
article_snippet.sent: the government did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but has said previously this law would not be used against anyone over anyone 'political' views.
highlights_snippet.sent: Opponents and human rights groups said Government-appointed terror board was 'open to abuse' and represents 'a giant step backwards for human rights'
  Law has been introduced to combat the growing threat of ISIS in Malaysia .