Malaysia human rights

The May 13-14 raids stem from the religious right's growing attack on LGBTQ symbols and expression.

Police investigations into the involvement of LGBTQ protesters in last month’s Women’s March reflect growing prejudicial attitudes in Parliament, activists warn.

The Indonesia-based Coalition of Sovereign Migrant Workers claims that 149 people have died in detention facilities over the past 18 months.

While falling short of a total ban on capital punishment, the move is a rare sign of progress for Southeast Asia.

The move would send a strong signal to other Southeast Asian governments.

The region’s authoritarian turn has made life difficult for lawmakers opposing entrenched political interests.

Malaysia should recognize our shared humanity and welcome neighbors in need.

The repeal of a colonial-era law could help to destigmatize mental illness.

Activists believe that the situation for trans people has not changed at all, or has arguably gotten even worse.

Raymond Koh's disappearance is worthy of comparisons with Sombath Somphone.

The sentencing of an opposition politician is just the latest attempt to cover up a deepening 1MDB scandal.