Malaysia’s civic space is still rated as ‘obstructed’ by the CIVICUS Monitor. Despite its membership of the Human Rights Council, the government continues to fall short on its human rights protections at home. Among ongoing concerns are the array of restrictive laws especially the Communication and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA), often used to silence dissent online and the harassment of human rights defenders. Peaceful protesters continue to be hauled in by the police for questioning under ...
