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‘Incredible’ regression in human rights in Malaysia, says watchdog FMT Reporters © Provided by Free Malaysia Today Human Rights Watch criticised the treatment of migrants, especially during the pandemic. PETALING JAYA: An international human rights body says the country saw an “incredible” regression in rights last year, citing decline in media freedom and treatment of migrants among other key issues. Human Rights Watch (HRW), in its World Report 2021, targeted its criticism at the Perikatan Nasional-led administration which came into power last March. “Malaysia h...

Thursday, 14 Jan 2021 11:37 AM MYT BY SHAHRIN AIZAT NOORSHAHRIZAM Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin leaves after holding a meeting with Perikatan Nasional leaders at the Hilton hotel in Kuala Lumpur November 1, 2020. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — Malaysia has regressed in terms of human rights since the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government, led by prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, took over in March 2020, global watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its annual report. Th...

The Malaysian coalition that took power in March 2020 halted the Pakatan Harapan government’s faltering human rights reform movement, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2021.