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"The Internal Security Act invites abuse. It strips detainees of basic rights and should be immediately repealed. Once again, this draconian law is being used to conduct a political witch hunt."
Malaysia: End Political Arrests Press Release, April 30, 2001
- "This is political bullying pure and simple. The Internal Security Act is tailor-made for authoritarian leaders who want to lock up political opponents."
Malaysia: Release Political Detainees Press Release, April 12, 2001
- "The verdicts are another blow to justice in Malaysia. What has happened to Anwar and his supporters highlights the fragility of rights there. If you're out of favor with the political leadership — no matter how high you might rise in the government — you have very little protection. This is a real step backwards for Malaysia."
Malaysia: Anwar Verdict "A Step Backwards" Press Release, August 8, 2000)
- Malaysia is treating the Rohingya in a shameful manner.
The country has treated refugees better in the past. It owes them better treatment in the future.
Deteriorating Conditions for Burmese Refugees in Malaysia Press Release, August 1, 2000
- The future is not with me because I have no way to return to the regime
which is worse day by day. When we are here we have no right to stay
here -- we can go nowhere.
-Forty-one year-old Rohingya man in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
"Living in Limbo: Burmese Refugees in Malaysia" Report, August 2000
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