Malaysia
Human rights in Malaysia have been seriously threatened since the Perikatan Nasional coalition government took power in March 2020. The coalition has overseen attacks on media freedom, free speech, refugees and migrants, and the LGBT community. The coalition has diluted efforts to hold a long-abusive police force accountable. In January 2021, the government used the Covid-19 pandemic as an excuse to declare a state of emergency, the first in 50 years, suspending parliament until at least August 2021. Covid-19 concerns have also underpinned xenophobic policies to turn away boatloads of Rohingya refugees and round up thousands of undocumented migrant workers.
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Malaysia’s Highest Court Strikes Down State Gay Sex Ban
Discriminatory Federal, State Laws and Policies Remain in Place
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Malaysia: Investigate Return of 1,086 Myanmar Nationals
Action Puts Lives at Risk, Defies Court Order
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Malaysia: Court Punishes News Site for Reader Comments
Decision Holding Portals Liable Poses Serious Risk to Freedom of Speech
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Malaysia: Planned Forced Return of 1,200 to Myanmar
Returned Nationals Would Face Oppressive Military Rule
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Malaysia: Government Steps Up Attacks on LGBT People
Lawmakers Should Repeal, Not Reinforce, Discriminatory Laws
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Malaysia: Urgently Revise Emergency Ordinance
Immunity, Police Powers for Military Raise Risk of Abuse
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Malaysia: End Abusive Immigration Detention
Release Children; Allow UN Refugee Agency Access to Detained Migrants
