KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said it had deported a prominent Bangladesh activist Thursday, with civil groups describing the government treatment of him as “harassment” against human rights defenders. Adilur Rahman Khan, secretary of the rights group Odhikar, was found to be “listed among the individuals banned from entering (Malaysia)” after arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport…
PUTRAJAYA: A total 254 human trafficking cases has been reported here as of June 2017. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said out of the number, 67 convictions were obtained. Ahmad Zahid added there is a positive development in efforts by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) in disbursing their tasks and managing human trafficking victims.…
Press Statement Caning has no place in this day and age 13 July 2017 Lawyers for Liberty view with extreme concern the amendments to the Syariah Criminal Procedure Enactment 2002 that were passed by the Kelantan state assembly yesterday, thus allowing for caning to be carried out in public for certain syariah offences – zina,…
Press Statement Unconstitutional appointments of the Chief Justice and President of the Court of Appeal undermine the independence of the judiciary 10 July 2017 Lawyers for Liberty view with extreme concern the appointment of Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Md Raus Sharif and Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin through the unusual process of “additional judges”…
PUTRAJAYA: The special court for child sexual crimes has convened for the first time and five cases were brought before it. Four were for rape while the fifth was an outrage of decency case. Sessions Court judge Yong Zarida Sazali is presiding in the special court which was launched on June 22 by the Prime…
Press Statement Immediately commence an inquest into the death in custody of Vickraman Devid 18 June 2017 On 16 June 2017, family members of Vickraman Devid were informed by the Shah Alam police that Vickraman had died while under police custody at the Shah Alam Court Complex the day before (15 June) when he was…
PETALING JAYA: The special criminal court to fast track and preside over sexual crimes against children will be unveiled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on June 22. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the much anticipated establishment of the court showed the Government’s seriousness in curbing…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has appeared in court again to call for his immediate release, this time on grounds that he was denied a fair trial. Today, in an originating summons against the government, Anwar, for the second time, is seeking to set aside his conviction and imprisonment for sodomising his former aide…
PUTRAJAYA: The policeman who received S. Balamurugan at the Shah Alam lock-up prior to his remand hearing said he saw that the detainee needed medical attention but let it be. Kpl Muszanizam Mustaffa (pic), who is the sentry supervisor in Shah Alam, said this during the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) hearing on Thursday. He told…
IPOH: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has ordered the police to ban the Jerusalem Jubilee gathering scheduled to be held in Melaka from June 15 to 18. Dr Ahmad Zahid – who is also the Home Minister – pointed out that the rally would only hurt the Muslims if it was…
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Justice of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Richard Malanjum has expressed hope that the native court system in East Malaysia be given the same standing as the civil and syariah courts. He said this would raise the standards of the judicial system in dealing with issues based on customs of the indigenous…
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has dismissed the judicial review bid by Bersih 2.0 chairman Maria Chin Abdullah challenging on her travel ban, ruling that it is not reviewable. Justice Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad held that the decisions of the Immigration director-general and Home Minister in imposing travel bans were not reviewable as stipulated under…
Press Statement Malaysia must not deport Turkish nationals to their home country where they face persecution 12 May 2017 Lawyers for Liberty are extremely concerned with the safety and welfare of three Turkish nationals Turgay Karaman, Ihsan Aslan, and Ismet Özçelik whom Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had said would be deported back to their…
Press Statement Serious concern regarding the “Mega Mydaftar” campaign 8 May 2017 Lawyers for Liberty refer to MIC president Dr. S Subramaniam’s recent announcement that the government plan to embark on the “Mega Mydaftar” campaign to help members of the Indian community who do not possess identification documents. We view with serious concern the campaign…