Malaysia
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has largely failed to uphold his campaign pledges to address repression and corruption since taking office in November 2022. Authorities continue to use broad and vaguely worded laws to criminalize free speech. Officials have targeted refugees and migrants as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people with hateful rhetoric and crackdowns. The government’s abolition of the mandatory death penalty in 2023 was a significant step, although capital punishment remains a sentencing option. Indigenous communities continue to be displaced by business activities carried out without adequate consultation or compensation.
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Environment and Human Rights
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Migrant and Refugee Children
Malaysia’s Promised Immigration Reform Fails ChildrenSeptember 9, 2024
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August 10, 2022
“I Don’t Want to Change Myself”
Anti-LGBT Conversion Practices, Discrimination, and Violence in Malaysia
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April 4, 2019
Egypt: Deported Dissidents Missing
Malaysia, Turkey Should Investigate Unlawful Deportations
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October 12, 2016
Deepening the Culture of Fear
The Criminalization of Peaceful Expression in Malaysia
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September 9, 2024
EU Should Address Human Rights Risks to Achieve Deforestation-Free Supply Chains
Ignoring Rights Risks Environmental Devastation
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March 5, 2024
Malaysia: Abusive Detention of Migrants, Refugees
End Harassment, Torture of Immigration Detainees
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February 28, 2024
Australia: Spotlight Rights at Summit with ASEAN
Albanese, Southeast Asian Leaders Should Address Myanmar, Other Regional Crises
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February 28, 2024
Letter to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Re: Human Rights and the ASEAN-Australia Leaders' Summit
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January 11, 2024
Malaysia: Reform Agenda Stalled
Free Speech, LGBT Rights, Refugees Remain Under Threat
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July 17, 2023
Malaysia: Myanmar Refugee Activist Abducted
Urgently Locate, Ensure Safety of Thuzar Maung, Family Members
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April 11, 2023
Malaysia Repeals Mandatory Death Penalty
Meaningful Move Should Pave Way to Full Abolition
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January 12, 2023
Malaysia: Elections Cap Year of Upheaval
New Government Should Protect Free Speech, Refugees, LGBT People
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November 11, 2022
Malaysia: Rights Agenda for Next Government
Before Elections, Commit to Ending Detention Without Trial, Free Speech Restrictions
