Malaysia's rough justice

Article Abstract:

Malaysian opposition politician, Lim Guan Eng, has been jailed, and there have been protests about loss of free speech in Malaysia. The government faces economic problems, and prime minister Mahathir Mohamed appears to have fallen out with Anwar Ibrahim, his deputy. A TV executive and two newspaper editors who backed Anwar have lost their jobs. Lim criticised lack of action taken against a government minister in a case of statutory rape. Others oalso criticised the handling of the case, including the daughter of Mahathir, but Lim is the only critic to be prosecuted.

Freedom of speech, Lim Guan Eng

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Malaysian justice

Article Abstract:

Former Malaysian deputy prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has been sentenced to six years jail for abuse of power, and this sentence is perceived by many observers as political rather than to do with justice. Anwar appears to represent the new face of Asia, with his mentions of democracy and justice, while Mahathir Mohamad, prime minister, appears to represent the old face. The shortcomings of Malaysia, such as lack of freedom for the media, have been underlined by the trial of Anwar, and there has been a movement for change in Malaysia as a result of the trial.

Mahathir Mohamad, Human rights

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Jailed again

Article Abstract:

Former Malaysian deputy prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has had a nine-year jail sentence imposed in addition to an existing six-year sentence.

Laws, regulations and rules, Anwar, Ibrahim

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