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Malaysia: Stop politically motivated arrests under the Sedition Act
Malaysian authorities must immediately stop using the 1948 Sedition Act as a political tool to suppress opposing or critical views,…
March 26, 2015
Report
State of the World 2014/2015
This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…
February 25, 2015
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President Obama Must Address Malaysia’s Human Rights Record
On the eve of President Obama's visit to Malaysia, Amnesty International USA urges him to publicly address the deteriorating human…
April 25, 2014
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Malaysia: End harassment of key human rights organization
The Malaysian authorities are targeting a prominent human rights organization in what appears to be politically motivated harassment.
August 8, 2013
Report
Annual Report: Malaysia 2013
Malaysia Head of state King Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Head of government Najib Tun Razak Colonial-era laws which had allowed…
May 21, 2013
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Anwar Case Shows Why Sodomy Law Must be Scrapped in Malaysia, Says Amnesty International
The Malaysian government must repeal the criminal sodomy law used in a politically motivated attempt to bar Anwar Ibrahim from…
January 9, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges Malaysian Government To Abolish The Internal Security Act
The Malaysian government must halt detentions under the draconian Internal Security Act (ISA), Amnesty International said today, after the authorities…
November 17, 2011
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ISA Repeal is a Significant Step for Human Rights in Malaysia, Says Amnesty International
In response to Prime Minister Najib Razak’s announcement today that the Malaysian government will seek to repeal the Internal Security…
September 15, 2011
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High Court Decision on Malaysia Deal ‘Big Win’ for Human Rights, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International has welcomed as "a landmark victory for human rights" the High Court decision stopping the Malaysia refugee swap.
August 31, 2011
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Amnesty International Welcomes Release of Malaysian Activists Detained Under Emergency Law
Amnesty International welcomed the release of six political activists, but called on the Malaysian authorities to free thousands of other…
July 29, 2011
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Malaysia: Police use brutal tactics against peaceful protesters
The UK government must press Malaysia’s Prime Minister on freedom of assembly in his visit this week, Amnesty International said…
July 11, 2011
Report
Annual Report: Malaysia 2011
Head of state: King Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Head of government: Najib Tun Razak Death penalty: retentionist Population: 27.9 million…
July 5, 2011