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Malaysia human rights
June 28, 2022
Report Reveals Inhumane Conditions in Malaysia’s Immigration Detention Centers
By Sebastian Strangio
The Indonesia-based Coalition of Sovereign Migrant Workers claims that 149 people have died in detention facilities over the past 18 months.
June 10, 2022
Malaysia Abolishes Mandatory Use of the Death Penalty
By Sebastian Strangio
While falling short of a total ban on capital punishment, the move is a rare sign of progress for Southeast Asia.
March 04, 2022
Malaysia Should Scrap the Death Penalty Once and For All
By Brian Yap
The move would send a strong signal to other Southeast Asian governments.
September 15, 2020
Southeast Asian Parliamentarians Face Chilly Political Climate
By Sebastian Strangio
The region’s authoritarian turn has made life difficult for lawmakers opposing entrenched political interests.
May 07, 2020
Time to Embrace, Not Shun, Malaysia’s Migrant Community
By Sheela Jane Menon
Malaysia should recognize our shared humanity and welcome neighbors in need.
June 26, 2019
Will Malaysia End Its Archaic Suicide Law?
By Preeti Jha
The repeal of a colonial-era law could help to destigmatize mental illness.
April 04, 2019
Is There Room for Transgender Rights in the ‘New Malaysia’?
By Ana Salvá
Activists believe that the situation for trans people has not changed at all, or has arguably gotten even worse.
April 22, 2017
Malaysia Grapples With Chilling Case of an Abducted Pastor
By Luke Hunt
Raymond Koh's disappearance is worthy of comparisons with Sombath Somphone.
November 17, 2016
Malaysia Silences 1MDB Whistleblower in Blow to Rights
By Luke Hunt
The sentencing of an opposition politician is just the latest attempt to cover up a deepening 1MDB scandal.
October 15, 2016
Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent
By Luke Hunt
A new report sheds light on a disturbing trend.
December 24, 2015
Malaysia Passes Controversial National Security Law
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The National Security Council bill is another step closer to becoming a reality.
September 09, 2015
Malaysia Likely to Pass TPP Despite Najib Troubles: Expert
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Support deemed sufficient for country to get mammoth free trade pact through.
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