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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…

Press Statement   Using the police to protect the Prime Minister from criticism is unlawful & despotic   15 March 2023     We refer to the police announcement yesterday that they have opened an investigation for criminal defamation under section 500 of the Penal Code against Perikatan Nasional chairman, Muhyiddin Yassin for alleged defamatory…

Press Statement Hypocritical & insincere for PM and govt leaders to praise Michelle Yeoh while Mentega Terbang film producers and actors continue to be persecuted 14 March 2023   We refer to the praise that the Prime Minister and other government leaders have lavished upon Michelle Yeoh over her historic Oscar win for best actress…

Press Statement Pakatan Harapan government & the police must immediately drop police probe on peaceful assembly at the MACC HQ 12 March 2023   We refer to the police investigation against those who gathered outside the MACC headquarters on Thursday, in support of Bersatu President Muhyidin Yassin.   The police probe is oppressive, unnecessary and…

Press Statement Police arrest of schoolboys for posting a video is an excessive & arbitrary use of police powers 26 February 2023   We refer to the case of two high school students who were arrested for “ridiculing the SPM history paper” on a video that appeared on social media.   LFL is shocked and…

Press Statement Government must not resort to unreasonable censorship of films like Pulau simply to cater to extreme conservative elements 20 January 2023   We refer to the recent statement by the Communications and Digital Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, where he stated that the trailer for local horror film, “Pulau”, is not suitable for public viewing.…

Press Statement Imposing charge for migrants taking PJ city buses is blatant discrimination 5 January 2022   We refer to the MBPJ and Selangor government’s decision that migrants taking the PJ City Bus will be imposed a RM0.90 fee starting from January 15th 2023.   It is appalling that MBPJ has decided to impose this…