The situation for workers and human rights activists in Malaysia is becoming less secure as the government is increasingly targeting critics via its Sedition Act. Last year a number of protests were held against a spate of arrests, but earlier this year more people were arrested. Recently, it was the turn of five journalists to be arrested and charged with sedition for their reporting on Malaysia’s Islamic Law. This represents a serious attack on the freedom of expression, which has now been worsened by a new anti terrorism act which re-introduces detention without trial.
The situation for workers and human rights activists in Malaysia is becoming less secure as the government is increasingly targeting critics via its Sedition Act. Last year a number of protests were held against a spate of arrests, but earlier this year more people were arrested. Recently, it was the turn of five journalists to be arrested and charged with sedition for their reporting on Malaysia’s Islamic Law. This represents a serious attack on the freedom of expression, which has now been worsened by a new anti terrorism act which re-introduces detention without trial.
