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Harsh treatment of young female activists unacceptable, says MCA
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MACC clarify this was based on an agreement with the Attorney General s Chambers.
In a statement on Friday (July 30), MACC said Paul Geoffrey Stadlen has agreed to voluntarily release in its entirety RM7,192,873.84 which would be transferred to the trust account of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). The matter was decided after taking into account that the amount was justified to be forfeited. Accordingly, the case against him was withdrawn. The Attorney-General s Chambers also decided that a RM590,587.26 compound under Section 92 (1) of AMLATFPUAA be imposed on Mohd Hafarizam after taking into account and considering the reasonable reasons including the withdrawal of the case against Paul Geoffrey Stadlen, said the MACC.
LFL calls for charges against activist Heidy Quah to be dropped
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Lawyers For Liberty (LFL) says it views the criminal charge levied against Refuge for the Refugees founder Heidy Quah at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with grave concern and wants them dropped.
It said the decision to charge the activist with an offence under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) comes as no surprise.
Malaysia: Protesters and government critics face new wave of harassment by authorities
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A recent surge in police harassment and criminal proceedings against activists, journalists, and peaceful protesters threatens human rights and undermines public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, said ARTICLE 19. The freedom to discuss public affairs and criticise officials is essential to ensure government effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability. The Malaysian government must stop targeting government critics and ensure that Malaysians can enjoy fundamental freedoms during the pandemic.
“In Malaysia, police harassment of journalists and activists is positively correlated with the volume and vigour of critical speech directed at the government. Protests and social media commentary are often followed by investigations and criminal charges,” said Matthew Bugher, ARTICLE 19’s Head of Asia Programme. “It is no surprise that this wave of harassme
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