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ABC Asia Pacific - Interview with Political Activi
Presents portions of the transcript with the activist.
ABC Online: Malaysia Security Scare
Another Anwar Ibrahim supporter arrested under the Internal Security Act.
Activists Two Years in Prison under Malaysian Inte
Reports about a man in detention without trial for two years. Also contains form letter to send to your ambassador.
Aliran Monthly: Abuse of Power Under the ISA
Claims that the ISA itself is an abuse of the law. Provides specific cases and links between the law and the terrorist attacks on September 11 in the United States.
Aljazeera.Net - Malaysia Defends Controversial Sec
Defence Minister Najib Razak said that the ISA was necessary for security reasons.
Amnesty International - Malaysia: The Internal Sec
Calls on the Government of Malaysia to respect and uphold fundamental human rights, which are currently being violated by the ISA, used against people peacefully expressing their religious and political beliefs.
Appeal: Malaysian Internal Security Act and other
Document containing a list of arrestees under the ISA, and how to appeal when someone is detained.
BBC News - Malaysia to Tighten Security Laws
Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says courts will no longer be able to challenge arrests made under a controversial security law.
BBC News - Malaysia's Fearsome Security Law
Basic overview of the ISA which allows detainees to be held for 60 days in solitary confinement and two years without charge.
Business Week: Malaysia: A Surprising Ally in the
Outlines how former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was regarded before and after the United States led War on Terror.
CNN.com - Malaysia's Internal Security Act
Brief outline of the authority invested in the ISA.
CNN.com - Malaysian Police Arrest al Qaeda-Linked
Fourteen members of an Islamic extremist group arrested in Johor.
Demonstration against Malaysia's Internal Sec
Press release regarding the demonstration of detainees.
Fordham University School of Law - Crowley Program
The mission focused on the broad powers the ISA affords police and government officials. Provides full text of its reports.
HAKAM's ISA Campaign
Contains memorandum explaining why the ISA should be abolished, after forty years of existance.
Internal Security Act for Apostasy
Text of act which seeks to "provide provision for the protection, rehabilitation and determination of the 'Aqidah' of a Muslim and matters connected therewith."
Internal Security Act for Wayward Chinese Converts
Full text of this act meant to keep all Chinese Muslims from converting.
Malay Prisoners and the Internal Security Act
Interview with a former prisoner who served time in jail alongside Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysia
Contains full-text of the ISA and other laws enacted to prevent subversion.
Malaysia's Internal Security Act and Suppress
Outlines the ISA in the aftermath of September 11.
Malaysia: Internal Security Act Subverts Due Proce
Provides several statements why the authors believe the ISA should be repealed.
Malaysia: Prominent Rights Advocate To Be Released
Press release regarding Tian Chua, who had been arrested for political dissension.
MalaysiaKini
Contains recent news on the ISA.
New Malaysian PM Should Repeal Internal Security A
Outlines why the new Malaysian Prime Minister should repeal the Internal Security Act.
Opposition to Malaysia's ISA
New Patriotic Alliance in the Philippines joins the outraged groups protesting the ISA.
Political Detention Under Malaysia's Internal
Recommendation on the future of the ISA by the Commission on Human Rights.
Shia News: Shias Under Attack in Malaysia
Names of six persons have been arrested under the Internal Security Act. Includes address to send appeals.
The International Free Anwar Campaign
Offers reasons to free the former Deputy Prime Minister, and to abolish the ISA.
The Malaysia-Australia Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur
Transcript of interview with Alexander Downer, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Trial of Lim Guan Eng
Article expressing how this man was denied justice, human rights, freedom of expression.
Twin Shocks Will Leave Their Mark on Malaysia
Article relating the race riots of 1969 with the arrest of Anwar Ibrahim.
USIS Washington File
Provides the text and statement of the official United States position on the ISA.
Why the MMA Should Get Involved in the Repeal of t
Essay by Ronald McCoy about the politial and human rights reasons to repeal the law.
Women's Aid Organisation
Press release denouncing the Internal Security Act. Provide counselling, shelter and advocate for law reform.