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Malaysia human rights
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.
March 02, 2015
Malaysia After The Anwar Verdict
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The strategy director of Malaysia’s opposition party on the imprisonment of its leader Anwar Ibrahim.
February 10, 2015
Malaysia Jails Opposition Leader in Blow to Rights
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Court upholds Anwar Ibrahim's conviction, threatening to end his political career.
December 12, 2014
Malaysia, US Spar Over Human Rights
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Malaysia summons U.S. envoy after a week of criticism for its tarnished human rights record
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