Court decides only Muslims can use the term “Allah” in what critics say is an attempt to appease right-wing extremist …
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‘Detention Without Trial’ Law Stokes Further Crackdown Fears in Malaysia
Critics say new crime-prevention legislation can be easily used for political ends
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Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has styled himself a reformer, but his government’s prosecution of protesters shows he still has a long way to go.
Tear Gas Erupts as Malaysia Detains Hundreds of Protesters
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, has always been a city redolent with tropical blooms. In recent weeks, the country’s opposition has been hoping to add a note of jasmine—of the political, not floral variety—to the air by calling for nationwide electoral reform. On Saturday, however, another scent was added to Kuala …