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UMNO Call to review Internal Security Policy.

During the UMNO General Assembly, delegates, expressed concern over the increased terrorist activities of recent months and questioned the ability of the Home Affairs Ministry to handle the situation.

The Assembly heard a suggestion from Encik Saidin bin Hai Mat Mat Piah (perak) that a Cabinet Committee be formed to take over the functions of the Ministry.

Replying to criticisms against Tan Sri Ghazali Shafie as the Home Affairs Minister, Tun Razak said he had "the fullest confidence in him."

In replying to delegates who had discussed the question of security, Tan Sri Ghazali, who is a member of the Party's Supreme Council, rejected a suggestion that members of the Corps be given modern weapons instead of shotguns.