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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Malaysia.​ Malaysia is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​According to Freedom House, the "2008 electoral gains of the three main opposition parties came despite serious obstacles, such as unequal access to the media and restrictions on campaigning and freedom of assembly, which left them unable to compete on equal terms with the ruling party". Also see our section on World Democracy.

Direct Democracy Options For Malaysia

July 7, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Direct Democracy Options For Malaysia

A new perspective explores three direct democracy options for Malaysia: referendums, recall elections, and participatory budgeting.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Malaysia

Malaysia Cartoonist Investigated Over Criticism Of Politician 

May 19, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Malaysia Cartoonist Investigated Over Criticism Of Politician 

Malaysian authorities are harassing Zulkiflee Anwar Ulhaque over a cartoon in which the cartoonist allegedly mocked a regional minister.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Malaysia, Political Comedy, Political Dissidents

Malaysian Government Criminalizing Speech

May 2, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Malaysian Government Criminalizing Speech

Malaysia’s Government is Criminalizing speech. It arrested a prominent artist Friday under the notorious lese majeste Sedition Act.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Malaysia

Malaysia: Artist Fahmi Reza in trouble for insulting queen

May 2, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Malaysia: Artist Fahmi Reza in trouble for insulting queen

Activist Fahmi Reza is in trouble for a playlist on Malaysia’s Queen asking critics if they were jealous she jumped the COVID vaccine queue.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Malaysia, Political Dissidents

Malaysia Must Revoke Authoritarian ‘Fake News’ Ordinance

March 14, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Malaysia Must Revoke Authoritarian ‘Fake News’ Ordinance

The new ordinance makes it illegal to create, print, or disseminate “false news” about Covid-19 or the emergency declaration.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Malaysia

Malaysian Federal Court Decision a Setback to Media Freedom

February 24, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Malaysian Federal Court Decision a Setback to Media Freedom

A Malaysian court convicted news outlet Malaysiakini on contempt of court charges in a decision that marks a setback to media freedom.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Malaysia

China Model promotes ‘authoritarian modernism’ in East Asia?

September 10, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China Model promotes ‘authoritarian modernism’ in East Asia?

Democracy has regressed in much of Asia though there are notable exceptions like Malaysia and Taiwan. Post looks at role of China in these developments.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Dictatorships, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand

Malaysia’s New Government Survives Tough First Year

May 12, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Malaysia's New Government

Mahathir took office as Malaysia’s new prime minister and assumed the helm of a government under the Barisan Nasional coalition since independence .

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Malaysia

A Year After Malaysia Elections, Fundamental Freedoms Still Restricted

May 11, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Year After Malaysia Elections, Fundamental Freedoms Still Restricted

A year after the electoral victory of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, authorities have failed to reform repressive legislation or expand civic space.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Malaysia

Ex-Malaysia PM Razak on Charm Offensive Before Graft Trial

February 11, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ex-Malaysia Prime Minister on Charm Offensive Before Graft Trial

Ex-Malaysia P.M pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering, over suspected multibillion-dollar fraud.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Malaysia, Worldwide Corruption

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