The policy changes are the boldest by Najib since he took over the helm in April 2009 and are seen as a move to bolster support for his ruling coalition ahead of general elections, which are not due until 2013 but are widely expected to be called next year.
Najib said Thursday that the Internal Security Act would be replaced with two new anti-terrorism laws and pledged that no individuals would be detained for their political ideologies. He said the government would also repeal a law requiring annual printing and publishing licenses, giving more freedom to media groups.
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