Friends of the Earth International believes that for the Malaysian government to contribute to a better future for all its citizens it must support the struggle of environmental rights defenders and protect and respect them, instead of criminalising environmental activism.
Malaysia: eco-activists combat judicial repression
Government and corporations are resorting to the judicial repression of environmental activism in Malaysia, writes Meena Raman – deploying public order and defamation laws to suppress criticism and protest. Malaysia must value its peoples health and security above corporate profit.
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