Press Statement Seizure of books from Toko Buku Rakyat is unlawful, ignorant & an embarrassment 19 August 2023 We refer to reports where officers from the Home Ministry raided and seized two books entitled“Marx Sang Pendidik Revolusioner” and “Koleksi Puisi Masturbasi” from local bookstore Toko Buku Rakyat yesterday. Freedom of expression is a…
Press Statement PM Anwar Ibrahim’s reliance on the ‘social contract’ to justify university quotas is repugnant & unconstitutional and will strengthen the misguided idea of ‘ketuanan Melayu’ 7 August 2023 We refer to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s dialogue with Kolej Matrikulasi Pulau Pinang students on 5th August 2023. While answering a student’s question on education…
Press Statement Families hunger strike at Sg Buloh prison glaringly highlights the need for immediate suspension & repeal of the draconian SOSMA 2 August 2023 We refer to the ongoing hunger strike by the families of 69 detainees held without bail under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (“SOSMA”) outside of Sungai Buloh…
Press Statement The Govt’s new plan to amend and retain the Sedition Act 1948 is an unacceptable betrayal of the promise of reform 27 July 2023 We refer to the statement made by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said on 25 July 2023,…
Press Statement Minister Fahmi Fadzil’s order for an investigation by his own enforcement authorities to clear his own name is a blatant abuse of ministerial power 26 July 2023 We refer to the report that the Communications and Digital Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, has ordered for a report to be lodged to the Malaysian Communications…
Press Statement Govt’s cancellation of Good Vibes Festival is unreasonable & excessive & punishes innocent parties such as workers & small businesses & the public 23 July 2023 We refer to the cancellation of Good Vibes Festival (“GVF”) as ordered by Communications and Digital Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, after the controversial conduct of UK band 1975…
Press Statement PM Anwar’s claim that the Sedition Act was used against Sanusi because it involves the Rulers is a false narrative as the 2nd charge relates to criticism of Anwar himself 19 July 2023 We refer to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s defence of the use of Sedition Act against caretaker Kedah Menteri Besar, Muhammad…
Press Statement PH-led Govt’s use of draconian Sedition Act against a political rival is a betrayal of the promise of repeal & reform 18 July 2023 We refer to the charge under section 4(1)(a) of the Sedition Act 1948 brought against caretaker Kedah Menteri Besar, Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, at Selayang Sessions Court…
Press Statement PM Anwar must not feign ignorance on proposed constitutional amendments which deny citizenship to orphans, foundlings & stateless persons 11 July 2023 We refer to the first public response of the Prime Minister yesterday to massive criticism on the proposed constitutional amendments on citizenship. To everyone’s surprise and shock he stated that…
Press Statement Govt’s proposed amendments on citizenship are cruel & unjustifiable & punishes orphans, children & stateless Malaysians 24 June 2023 The Home Ministry has revealed yesterday to civil society organisations proposed amendments to the Constitution on citizenship. Whilst we agree with the amendment which will allow mothers to confer…
Press Statement MACC must stop misleading, it has no arbitrary right to deprive the public’s access to lawyers during questioning 10 June 2023 We refer to press statement by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”) on 9 June 2023 in response to our statement regarding MACC’s denial of legal counsel during questioning or interrogation process. We…
Press Statement MACC must stop denial of legal counsel for persons during questioning or interrogation process 8 June 2023 LFL is concerned after receiving several complaints that Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has been refusing the right to legal representation to those it has called for questioning or interrogation. Lawyers were not allowed to be present…
Press Statement Government must withdraw unjust & unnecessary appeal against KL High Court’s grant of M’sian citizenship to 5-year-old boy born to M’sian father 27 May 2023 We refer to news reports on 26 May 2023 that the Government has filed an appeal against the KL High Court decision on May…
Press Statement Government must curb the rising sentiment of hatred being spread against the Rohingyas 13 April 2023 We refer to the increasing xenophobic sentiments and calls for violence against the Rohingyas that has been widely circulating in social media as of late in increasing intensity. LFL finds it concerning that such content…
Press Statement Government cannot defend NRD’s flagrant violation of the Constitution by seizing cancer patient’s NRIC 12 April 2023 We refer to the recent report that the National Registration Department (NRD) has seized the NRIC of a 65-year-old woman in Sarawak suffering from cancer, which the Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution defended by claiming that…