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Malaysia's crackdown on illegal migrants endangers trafficking victims
End of amnesty scheme will see a nationwide crackdown that could target human trafficking victims instead.
Beh Lih Yi
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A brutal assault and rising fear in Malaysia's LGBT community
Several recent incidents have stoked concerns that the climate for the country's LGBT community is deteriorating further.
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Two T'ganu women to be caned for attempting sexual relations
The women, aged 32 and 22, will be caned within the premises of a court in the state, says prosecutor.
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Gov't told to stop 'policing' women's clothing
Dress code plan slammed by women’s rights groups as ‘dehumanising’.
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Websites help Asian maids escape debt bondage
Several online services step in to help abused migrant workers from Asia and the Middle East.
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'Women sidelined in new Harapan gov't, despite campaign promises'
Activists are angered over the low number of women so far appointed to national and state governments.
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Refugee women in Malaysia unprotected against violence
Gender-based violence against refugee women in Malaysia is all too common.
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At least 6,700 Rohingya killed in 'horrific' Myanmar violence, says MSF
The first major survey on the scale of mortality is 'clearest indication yet of the widespread violence' that began on Aug 25.
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From Malaysian backrooms, Rohingya send what little they can to fleeing relatives
Despite their meagre salaries here, most Rohingya send home as much money as they can.
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McDonald’s drops supplier in M’sia over worker exploitation claims
This follows claims it was underpaying its migrant workers and housing them in appalling conditions.
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Rohingya footballers tackle prejudice in Malaysia
On a pitch in Kuala Lumpur, young refugees face a challenge like no other.
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Denied work, Rohingya trapped in limbo in Malaysia
However, there may be a glimmer of hope for them.
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Man on rape charge escapes jail after marrying victim, 14
Ahmad Syukri Yusuf, 22, was charged with statutory rape of the girl late last year.
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Keep coming out, urges gay pastor
He calls on homosexuals to 'keep coming out' to help battle homophobia, as he gets set to tie the knot with his American partner.
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Newspapers face challenge from online media
The number of Internet newspapers has mushroomed from one to eight over the past two years, with new titles appearing in Chinese, Malay and English.
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Possibly a quick conviction and back to jail
'The worst-case scenario is to deny me bail and have a quick conviction,' Anwar paints a grim picture ahead of his sodomy trial due to start in two weeks.
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KT by-election: Candidates set to be unveiled
Will the Jan 17 Kuala Terengganu by-election pit BN’s Wan Ahmad Farid against PAS’ Syed Azman Syed Ahmad Nawawi? All will be revealed this weekend.
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PM happy Bills approved without constitutional amendments
The premier argued that the passage of his two ‘reform' Bills without having to amend the federal constitution showed that his government was not as weak as claimed by some people.
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Parliament passes JAC Bill
The Judicial Appointments Commission Bill was rubber-stamped by the MPs through voice voting despite various concerns over its constitutionality and independence.
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BN MPs: JAC 'against spirit of constitution'
MPs from Sabah are saying that the Judicial Appointments Commission has 'betrayed' the spirit of the federal constitution.