Malaysian election was the result of the grass-roots efforts of citizens to vote against formidable odds
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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.
Behind the Malaysian Opposition’s Spectacular Election Upset
The Barisan National party and its coalition partners in the United Malays National Organization have been overthrown
Why Every Vote is Not Equal in Malaysia Polls
Opposition parties and activists have long complained they’re unable to compete on equal terms
Malaysian Protesters Demonstrate Against Proposed Electoral Map
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Kuala Lumpur Wednesday to protest a controversial electoral plan
Anti-Fake News Bill Sparks Malaysian Censorship Fears
Malaysia proposed bill imposing hefty fines and jail sentences on those found guilty of willfully publishing fake news
Dire Malaysian democratic crisis is a leading world problem
Malaysia’s ruling party has ruled through a coalition alliance under BN for 60 uninterrupted years
Why Cynthia Gabriel Won NED’s 2017 Democracy Award
Award winner Cynthia Gabriel is a human rights advocate and anti-corruption leader in Malaysia
Fixing Political Party Funding For Transparency and Accountability
Discretionary power over use of funds by political parties must be exercised justly, fairy, honestly, and, above all, rationally in order to build viable and democratic institutions.
Malaysian Pro-Democracy Leader Out of Solitary Confinement
One week detention is over for popular Malaysian pro-democracy leader Maria Chin Abdullah
Arrest for Malaysian Whistleblower Who Exposed Corruption
Famed Malaysian whistleblower awarded for exposing corruption in government with arrest by police