Law allows judges to hold suspects for five years without charge or trial . government - appointed parole board members then decide to introduce an extension . Opponents and human rights groups claim the bill 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 .
Law allows police to hold suspects for two years without charge or trial . Government-appointed terror board can then decide to grant an extension . Opponents and human rights groups said the bill 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 .