August 10, 2022
“I Don’t Want to Change Myself”
Anti-LGBT Conversion Practices, Discrimination, and Violence in Malaysia
Malaysia
Following a period of repression and political instability, Malaysia’s November 2022 general elections led to the appointment of long-time opposition leader and former political prisoner Anwar Ibrahim as the country’s prime minister. Under previous administrations, authorities aggressively cracked down on free speech and peaceful protests and increased discrimination and harassment of refugees, migrants, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Pledges to abolish offenses carrying a mandatory death penalty went unmet. With a range of rights-restricting laws on the books, a police force with a history of abuse and impunity, and state institutions weakened by corruption, the new unity government faces steep challenges in upholding human rights.
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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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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
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October 24, 2022
Malaysia: Surge in Summary Deportations to Myanmar
Grant UN Refugee Agency Access to Immigration Detention Sites
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August 10, 2022
Malaysia: State-Backed Discrimination Harms LGBT People
Criminalization, Conversion Practices Threaten Safety, Dignity
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May 10, 2022
US-ASEAN: Promote Rights, Democracy at Summit
President Biden Should Raise Key Issues with Regional Leaders
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