Press Statement Drop probe under draconian Sedition Act against Muhyiddin over criticism of the King’s exercise of constitutional power 21 August 2024 We refer to reports that former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is being investigated under the Sedition Act for a statement questioning the previous YDPA’s decision on the appointment of…
Press Statement Licensing of social media platforms is high-handed & will give Govt power to shut down political criticism by threatening withdrawal of licences 29 July 2024 We refer to the statement by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahidi Hamidi yesterday where he said that the government will shut down “unlicensed”…
Press Statement Criminal investigations by MCMC against members of public for alleged ‘cyber-bullying’ of parliament is high-handed, unlawful & absurd 18 July 2024 We refer to MCMC’s statement yesterday that they are investigating members of the public for making alleged “offensive comments” on social media in relation to the parliamentary session which they…
Press Statement PM Anwar’s announcement that non-Malays who get 10As can enroll into matriculation programme is meaningless while current 90% bumi quota is still in place 2 July 2024 We refer to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s statement on Sunday that the government will be lifting the racial barrier for matriculation for non-Malay…
Press Statement Madani Govt’s reliance on report of Bumiputera Economic Congress to justify UiTM’s bumiputera only policy is absurd, unreasonable & unconstitutional 27 June 2024 We refer to statement by Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir in parliament yesterday where he stated UiTM remains closed to non-bumiputera students, citing a report from…
Press Statement Planned licensing and regulation of social media is an unlawful & authoritarian attempt to stifle online criticism of the Madani Govt & stinks of despotism 25 June 2024 We refer to news reports yesterday that the Cabinet has approved plans to impose licensing and regulate social media platforms, including regulation of political…
Press Statement Azam Baki & the MACC’s outright dismissal without any enquiry of 2 lawyers complaint over their arrest & harassment is high-handed & contrary to good governance; Federal Govt must intervene 12 June 2024 We refer to MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki’s response yesterday on the disclosure by 2 lawyers that…
Press Statement Police must carry out their statutory duty to continue investigation of the alleged criminal assault of disabled man by Johor regent’s escort despite any “settlement” of the matter 30 May 2023 We refer to news reports yesterday in which Bukit Aman CID chief confirmed that police are investigating the…
Press Statement PM Anwar’s ‘“doesn’t matter’” comment on Malaysia’s fall in World Press Freedom Index is unacceptable & smacks of arrogance 28 May 2024 We refer to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s statement yesterday dismissing Malaysia’s declining ranking in the World Press Freedom Index with a ‘doesn’t matter’ comment. This response was…
Press Statement It is unconstitutional & unlawful to restrict UITM only for Bumiputeras 25 May 2024 We refer to the statement issued yesterday by the ‘Public University Vice-Chancellors and Rectors Committee’ that supported UiTM’s stand against the enrolment of non-bumiputera students, citing provisions under the UiTM Act 1976 and Article 153…
Press Statement Article 153 of the Federal Constitution does not bar opening UiTM to non-Bumiputera 18 May 2024 We refer to the statement by Bersatu Youth that states that opening UiTM to non-bumiputera violates article 153 of the Federal Constitution, as well as protests by UiTM students on this. This…
Press Statement Prime Minister Anwar must immediately withdraw threat of arrest & jail against the public for comments on the casino issue 2 May 2024 We refer to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s speech yesterday in which he threatened imprisonment against anyone making statements regarding the Bloomberg news report that there…
Press Statement MCMC’s police report against writer Murray Hunter is high-handed and has a chilling effect on freedom of speech 30 April 2024 We refer to action of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission( MCMC) in lodging a police report against well-known writer Murray Hunter over his claims that the MCMC…
Press Statement Chegubard’s arrest for sedition is a blatant abuse of power, public have a right to ask questions on casino allegation involving PM Anwar Ibrahim and the government 29 April 2024 We refer to the news reports that activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin or “Chegubard” was arrested under the Sedition Act and…
Press Statement Fahmi’s attempt to use ‘slander’ to justify the crackdown on freedom of speech is dishonest & reneges on PH’s manifesto promises 25 April 2024 We refer to the statement by the Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil who in response to Amnesty International’s criticism of the government’s failure to fulfil its commitment to reform laws…