MARGINALISED to the edges of society, the homeless and urban poor have virtually no rights. The longstanding problems of poverty and homelessness in Malaysia will be highlighted in Homelessness, a photo exhibition presented by Amnesty International (AI) Malaysia. Above are selections from the exhibition. Homelessness is part of Write Up 4 Rights, a two-day letter-writing […]
Amnesty International Malaysia
Police injunction undermines fundamental rights
By Amnesty International MalaysiaAMNESTY International Malaysia (AI) is deeply concerned over the use of a blanket injunction reportedly obtained by the police for the 28 Oct 2009 Perak state legislative assembly. Such restraining orders allow for abuse of police powers, as any person within a stipulated range can be arrested without due process and proper examination of facts. […]
Attacks on freedom of expression condemned
By Gan Pei LingPETALING JAYA, 7 May 2009: Human rights organisation Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) today slammed the police for their ongoing arrests and attacks on freedom of expression. Suaram coordinator Tay Moon Hui said more than 50 people have been arrested in Ipoh for breaching the police warning against gathering near the state secretariat building. “We strongly […]
The injustice of the ISA
By Nora MuratAMNESTY International Malaysia views with concern the statement by Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Ismail Omar published on 23 Feb 2009 on the relevance of the Internal Security Act 1960 (ISA). Amnesty regrets that the Deputy IGP, being the guardian of public interest and rights, has given blanket approval to the most […]
