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"en.20151217.6.4-122-000"2
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"Mr President, I had the opportunity to visit Malaysia recently and was surprised to find that the perception we collectively hold about the country really is divorced from reality. Yes, it is modern and dynamic, but underneath the surface of its Western-style economy we see a state that is increasingly authoritarian, where politicians and commentators cannot speak freely.
The spike in the number of people facing charges under the Sedition Act, and the recent passing of the National Security Council bill that gives sweeping powers to the Prime Minister and security forces, are prime examples of increasing repression. Ironically, Malaysia hosted the Global Anti-Corruption Conference in September.
I would ask the Prime Minister: why not allow your own anti-corruption commission to conduct transparent investigations into corruption charges against you? Why not allow the media to report on it and allow people to peacefully express their views in the streets? Why not honour the pledges to repeal the Sedition Act and make sure security laws actually contribute to more security for people, rather than using them as a tool for repression? Why be afraid of open dialogue with the opposition and civil society, including Anwar Ibrahim and all the academics, activists and bloggers facing charges? Why not let the country’s brightest minds contribute to making Malaysia a beacon for development and democracy?
The Malaysian authorities and Prime Minister Razak seem to fear that taking these steps will weaken their position. The exact opposite is, however, true."@en1
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