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Malaysia human rights
Will Malaysia End Its Archaic Suicide Law?
By Preeti Jha
The repeal of a colonial-era law could help to destigmatize mental illness.
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Is There Room for Transgender Rights in the ‘New Malaysia’?
April 04, 2019
Is There Room for Transgender Rights in the ‘New Malaysia’?
Activists believe that the situation for trans people has not changed at all, or has arguably gotten even worse.
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Is There Room for Transgender Rights in the ‘New Malaysia’?
Malaysia Grapples With Chilling Case of an Abducted Pastor
April 22, 2017
Malaysia Grapples With Chilling Case of an Abducted Pastor
Raymond Koh's disappearance is worthy of comparisons with Sombath Somphone.
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Malaysia Grapples With Chilling Case of an Abducted Pastor
Malaysia Silences 1MDB Whistleblower in Blow to Rights
November 17, 2016
Malaysia Silences 1MDB Whistleblower in Blow to Rights
The sentencing of an opposition politician is just the latest attempt to cover up a deepening 1MDB scandal.
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Malaysia Silences 1MDB Whistleblower in Blow to Rights
Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent
October 15, 2016
Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent
A new report sheds light on a disturbing trend.
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Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent
Malaysia Passes Controversial National Security Law
December 24, 2015
Malaysia Passes Controversial National Security Law
The National Security Council bill is another step closer to becoming a reality.
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Malaysia Passes Controversial National Security Law
Malaysia Likely to Pass TPP Despite Najib Troubles: Expert
September 09, 2015
Malaysia Likely to Pass TPP Despite Najib Troubles: Expert
Support deemed sufficient for country to get mammoth free trade pact through.
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Malaysia Likely to Pass TPP Despite Najib Troubles: Expert
Malaysia After The Anwar Verdict
March 02, 2015
Malaysia After The Anwar Verdict
The strategy director of Malaysia’s opposition party on the imprisonment of its leader Anwar Ibrahim.
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Malaysia After The Anwar Verdict
Malaysia Jails Opposition Leader in Blow to Rights
February 10, 2015
Malaysia Jails Opposition Leader in Blow to Rights
Court upholds Anwar Ibrahim's conviction, threatening to end his political career.
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Malaysia Jails Opposition Leader in Blow to Rights
Malaysia, US Spar Over Human Rights
December 12, 2014
Malaysia, US Spar Over Human Rights
Malaysia summons U.S. envoy after a week of criticism for its tarnished human rights record
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Malaysia, US Spar Over Human Rights
Malaysia: How Will It Perform on the UN Security Council?
October 17, 2014
Malaysia: How Will It Perform on the UN Security Council?
The country brings some baggage of its own to the Council.
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Malaysia: How Will It Perform on the UN Security Council?
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Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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