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Maklumbalas JKOASM Mengenai Kenyataan YB Dato Ramli Mohd Nor
Stop The Burial Of Truth In The Case Of Amri Che Mat
Education Is A Fundamental Right For All Children
Reforming The Malaysian Special Branch
Will The Anwar Government Continue Shielding Those Behind Enforced Disappearances?
KUALA LUMPUR: On 3 April 2019, Suhakam, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, completed a thorough investigation into the disappearances of Shiite social activist Amri Che Mat and Christian pastor Raymond Koh. Suhakam issued two reports. Copies were supplied to all members of Parliament.
Police Mythology Goes On Trial In The Raymond Koh Civil Suit
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia:Here, I’ll tell you what I heard in open court this week. I’ll tell you some mythology about activists, Christians, and Shiites propagated by an officer in the top echelons of the Royal Malaysian Police. I’ll tell you why I think the mythology is accepted by the Attorney General’s Chambers. I’ll tell you five things Raymond Koh’s son Jonathan told the judge, and I’ll tell you how the Senior Federal Counsel (SFC) responded. I’ll end with some questions.
Will Anwar And Saifuddin Act To Ensure Equal Protection Under Law?
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-Six years ago, Pastor Raymond Koh was abducted. The public became alarmed.
Increasing Voices Calling For Institutional Reform
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-The calls for institutional reform are becoming louder each day since GE15. Among them who have spoken up are Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman (Dec 2022), Bersih (Dec 2022), former IRC member Ms Ambiga Sreenevasan (Jan 2023), Senate Speaker Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim (Jan 2023), G25 members and former DAP leader Mr Lim Kit Siang (Jan 2023).
The Graves Of Wang Kelian And Anna Jenkins
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--Many graves were found in Wang Kelian. In the jungles, on the hills. The graves held bodies of trafficked persons, faces pointed towards Mecca. One burial is known to have been conducted by an Ustaz (religious teacher) who was also a trafficking agent.
Suhakam’s Ability To Perform In Doubt With New Chairperson, Commissioners
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--Suaram expresses its concern and disappointment over the recent appointment of the Suhakam chairperson and commissioners.
Malaysia Labelled As “Partly Free” In 2022 Annual Freedom House Index
BANGKOK, Thailand--The annual Washington based Freedom House survey and country ranking of countries civil liberties and political rights labelled Malaysia as “partly free” again this year. The ranking is based upon a number of numerical ratings and descriptive texts for each country. The 2022 edition covers developments in 195 countries and 15 territories from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.
Is There A Malaysian Deep State?
BANGKOK, Thailand--There has been much discussion about the existence of a deep state within Malaysia. This essay looks at its components. The deep state is not a unified and coordinated mechanism. It is heterogeneous and diverse. It is probably only bound together by a common narrative, sometimes interpreted differently. At different points of time, different aspects of this deep state exercise more power over the others. Other times, there is even conflict between the various elements.
Mass Breakout Of Refugees From Detention Center Is A Major Policy Failure Of Malaysia's Treatment Of Refugees
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--The detention centre breakout that occurred in the Sungai Bakap Immigration Depot is a larger issue of Malaysia’s major policy failure in its treatment of refugees in the country.
Is The Malaysian Government Serious About Protecting Human Rights?
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--Parliament on 23 March narrowly rejected a motion to extend the effective period of a security law that allows detention without charge for up to 28 days.
Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi menzahirkan kebimbangan terhadap isu berpanjangan buruh paksa di Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR,Malaysia--Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia (SUHAKAM) menzahirkan kebimbangan terhadap isu berpanjangan buruh paksa di Malaysia yang mendapat laporan meluas media tempatan dan luar negara.
Malaysian Human Rights Commission Concerned With Longstanding Forced Labour Issues
KUALA LUMPUR< Malaysia--The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) is concerned with the longstanding forced labour issue in Malaysia that has been widely reported in local and foreign media.
Malaysia Starts Its UN Human Rights Council Term By Harassing Activists, Protestors And Critics
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa--On 14th October 2021, Malaysia was elected as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2022 – 2024 term.
Access To Safe, Clean, Healthy And Sustainable Environment As A Human Right
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--First of all, I would like to express my utmost gratitude for inviting me to deliver this closing remark at the Human Rights Day celebration for the year 2021.
The Dark Forces Changing Malaysian Society
BANGKOK, Thailand--Malaysia was once a harmonious society, where the different ethnic groups coexisted with a sense of community, and each ethnic group once openly celebrated festivals together. All the ethnic groups were free to express their cultures, and practice their religions without interference. Malaysia had a strong and stable government with a working multi-racial coalition. All of the nation’s citizens were once proud to be Malaysian.