Realising accepted upr recommendations: challenges and realities in Malaysia’s commitment to enforce freedom of expression
Malaysians were optimistic after the 14th General Election of 2018 (GE14) was concluded, as freedom of expression was expected to progress significantly under Pakatan Harapan (PH). It was hoped that the era of the “New Malaysia” would result in increased commitment toward realising accepted UP...
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2023
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25619/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25619/1/Sinergi_3_SI_5.pdf |
| Summary: | Malaysians were optimistic after the 14th General Election of 2018 (GE14) was
concluded, as freedom of expression was expected to progress significantly
under Pakatan Harapan (PH). It was hoped that the era of the “New Malaysia”
would result in increased commitment toward realising accepted UPR
recommendations. Unfortunately, Malaysia’s political climate has since
experienced incidences of uncertainty and instability, which has seen three
different Prime Ministers and yet another change in government administration
since 2018. This has placed significant challenges on human rights reforms and
impeded the process of democratisation. The objective of this study is to evaluate
Malaysia’s enforcement of freedom of expression regarding the relevant UPR
recommendations. It has identified certain improvements which should be
supported and continued, as well as setbacks and restrictions which impede the
implementation of fundamental liberties and pose added risks to the democratic
rights of all Malaysians. |
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