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Press Statement


IMMEDIATELY RELEASE 16-YEAR-OLD DETAINED UNDER SOSMA
Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) condemns the detention of a 16-year-old under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 in Jitra, Kedah.
Jan 222 min read
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[Joint Media Statement]: Section 323 Charge Deflects Scrutiny of Police Failure to Respect Constitutional Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
We, the undersigned organisations and individuals, strongly condemn the Section 323 charge (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt) of one of the protesters and human rights defenders (HRD), Isa Hazmi Zulkifli. Hazmi was one of the two previously arrested on 2 October 2025 following the spontaneous, peaceful protest held outside the US Embassy in response to Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and the detention of hundreds of activists, including 23 Malaysians
Dec 31, 20253 min read
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[Joint Statement] - Durian Tunggal Extrajudicial Killing: Urgent Need for PDRM Accountability
We, the undersigned civil society organisations and individuals, are gravely concerned with the shooting in Durian Tunggal, Melaka. We call for an independent and transparent investigation into the matter, and ensure any misconduct or criminal actions are dealt with swiftly in consultation with the victims’ families.
Dec 17, 20255 min read


Launch of SUARAM's Malaysia Human Rights Report Overview 2025
2025 developments and trends examined in this overview suggest constrained and uneven progress in human rights and governance.
Dec 5, 20253 min read


Civic Education is Not A Crime - Drop the Section 233 Probe
We call on the police to immediately drop the Section 233 probe against Fahmi. In the context of the Sabah state elections, authorities must not chill civic discourse: voters especially youth—need unimpeded access to non-partisan civic education to make informed choices.
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Unlawful Arrests and Forced Evictions in Breach of Selangor MB's Directive
The arrests three individuals are unnecessary and unlawful and the undersigned organisations demand immediate and unconditional release. We further call on the Selangor state government to intervene and ensure that the demolition is halted, with no further forced evictions undertaken until all residents receive adequate alternative housing.
Nov 13, 20254 min read
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