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January 14, 2020 News Release

Malaysia: Human Rights Reforms Stall

Backtracking on Free Expression, Accountability, LGBT Rights

Protesters hold placards reading " Save Malaysia, Arrest the Thief " during a protest in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, April 14, 2018.
October 31, 2019 News Release

Malaysia: Repeal Abusive Security Law

SOSMA Denies Right to Fair Trial

Malaysia's national flag flies in front of the Federal Court on a hazy day in Putrajaya, Malaysia, October 6, 2015.
July 22, 2019 News Release

Malaysia: Ensure Effective Police Complaints Commission

Broad Consultations Needed Before Law Is Finalized

Riot police members stand guard at the Seafield temple on November 27, 2018 in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The priest says there are criminal elements involved in the attack on the temple yesterday. Temple chief priest Jeyakumar Subramaniam said he s
July 17, 2019 News Release

Malaysia: End Use of Sedition Act

Keep Pledge to Repeal Abusive Laws

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad listens to questions during an interview with foreign media on one years anniversary of government in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Thursday, May 9, 2019.
June 25, 2019 Commentary

“The Deceased Can’t Speak for Herself:” Violence Against LGBT People in Malaysia

Jina, a 22-year-old transgender woman, sports a tattoo of a butterfly—a transgender symbol signifying transformation.
June 24, 2019 Letter

Letter to Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne

Re: Protecting Human Rights in Australia’s Foreign Policy

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June 24, 2019 News Release

Australia: Protect Human Rights in Foreign Policy

Human Rights Council Seat Demands Greater Leadership

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May 13, 2019 News Release

Malaysia: Thai Asylum Seeker Forcibly Returned

Activist Faces Likely Persecution for Her Peaceful Protests in Thailand

Praphan Pipithnamporn, a UNHCR-recognized asylum seeker, was sent back by Malaysian authorities to Thailand to face persecution for her peaceful protests. © 2019 Private
May 8, 2019 Letter

Human Rights Watch Letter to Hon. Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad

Re: Enforced Disappearances of Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, center, speaks next to Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, left, and People's Justice Party President Anwar Ibrahim, right, during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Jan. 4, 2019.
May 7, 2019 News Release

Malaysia: Little Progress on Rights Reforms

One Year After Election, Promises Unfulfilled

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, center, speaks next to Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, left, and People's Justice Party President Anwar Ibrahim, right, during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Jan. 4, 2019.
April 10, 2019 News Release

Malaysia: Backtracking on Abusive Security Law

Keep Election Promise to Abolish National Security Council Act

Section from Malaysia ruling party’s election manifesto, “Buku Harapan: Rebuilding Our Nation, Fulfilling Our Hopes,” promising to repeal abusive laws including the National Security Act of 2016.
April 5, 2019 News Release

Malaysia: Don’t Quit International Criminal Court

Government’s Latest Backtracking on Human Rights Reform

Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, left, passes the opening speech to King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah during the opening of the 14th parliament session at the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, March 11, 2019.
April 4, 2019 Report

Egypt: Deported Dissidents Missing

Malaysia, Turkey Should Investigate Unlawful Deportations

Abdallah Mahmoud Hisham was deported from Malaysia on March 3, 2019 after about a month of detention. His wife said that he has not been charged, but that his family was not able to locate him.
March 14, 2019 News Release

Malaysia: Drop Investigation of Women’s March Organizers

Repeal Draconian Sedition Act

Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, left, passes the opening speech to King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah during the opening of the 14th parliament session at the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, March 11, 2019.
January 17, 2019 News Release

Malaysia: Human Rights Make Major Gains

New Government Faces Challenges in Carrying Out Reforms

Attendees hold up smartphones and wave Malaysian national flags and People's Justice Party flags at a Pakatan Harapan alliance event in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

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