Malaysia: Human Rights Reforms Stall

Expand Protesters hold placards during a protest in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, April 14, 2018. © 2018 AP Photo/Sadiq Asyraf (Bangkok) – Malaysia’s promised human rights reforms stalled in 2019 as the government either backed away from or delayed action on its campaign commitments, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2020. “Malaysia’s reform process is failing because the ruling coalition’s leaders have lacked the political will to stand up for principles in the face of political opposition,” said Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director. “The government needs to make a renewed…

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