Malaysia

US/ASEAN: Obama Should Press Asian Leaders on Rights

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:08:18 -0800

(New York) - US President Barack Obama should urge Asian leaders at the first ASEAN-US summit to unite in addressing the region's most pressing human rights concerns, Human Rights Watch said today.

Malaysia: Don’t Censor or Harass Independent Website

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:34:54 -0700

(New York) - The Malaysian government should drop its order to a popular news website to remove videos of a recent protest and of a government minister's reaction, Human Rights Watch said today.

Malaysia: Drop Sedition Charges Against Parliamentarian

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:08:45 -0700

Malaysia: Drop Charges Against Peaceful Demonstrators

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:46:57 -0700

(New York) - Malaysian authorities should immediately drop charges against 30 peaceful demonstrators arrested at a rally on August 1, 2009, calling for the repeal of the Internal Security Act, Human Rights Watch said today.

Video | Malaysian Immigration Officials Implicated in Human Trafficking

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:06:15 -0700

In Malaysia, some immigration officials have been accused of involvement in selling refugees from Myanmar, also known as Burma, to gangs in Thailand.

The attorney general’s office in Malaysia says 10 immigration officers are being investigated after the U.S. State Department placed Malaysia on its list of the world’s worst human trafficking offenders last month.

Malaysia: Politics Drive Upcoming Anwar Trial

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:32:38 -0700

(New York) - The Malaysian government should immediately drop politically motivated criminal charges against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 15, 2009, the Kuala Lumpur High Court will hear Anwar's application to strike out a sodomy charge against him, and an ongoing defense request for evidence it says is crucial to properly prepare for trial.

Malaysia: Release Burmese Celebrating Suu Kyi’s Birthday

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:01:35 -0700

(New York) - District police in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia should free Burmese asylum seekers detained since June 19, 2009, at a peaceful celebration of the 64th birthday of the Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Human Rights Watch said today.

Malaysia: New Prime Minister Should Keep Promises on Rights

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:06:23 -0700

Human Rights Watch Letter to the Prime Minister of Malaysia

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:21:10 -0700

Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Bin Haji Tun Abdul Razak
Pejabat Perdana Menteri
Blok Utama
Bangunan Perdana Putra
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62502 Putrajaya
Malaysia

Re: Human Rights in Malaysia

Dear Prime Minister,

Malaysia: New Prime Minister Should Repeal Internal Security Act

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:03:16 -0700

(New York) - Malaysia's new prime minister, Najib Abdul Razak, should follow up on his surprise release of 13 detainees by promptly acting to rescind the internal security law, Human Rights Watch said today.