" The Malaysian Govt appears to be more interested in pursuing short term political advantage rather than safeguarding rights" : Human Rights Watch Asia director Phil Robertson.
Human Rights Watch said, when Najib became PM in April 2009 he promised to respect the fundamental rights of the people but his govt has failed to undertake the systematic reforms needed to fulfil that pledge.
The Govt harassed the Opposition, restricted the right to peaceful expression, association and assembly, and
mistreated migrants.
The govt has tried to rein in non-traditional media, putting them and bloggers under closer scrutiny.
HRW also voiced concern over continued govt control of the traditional media.
The govt failed to distinguish refugees and asylum seekers from undocumented migrants and for its use of an ill-trained, abusive civilian force (Rela) to crack down on undocumented migrants.
The HRW report also criticized Malaysia for continuing to criminalize adult consensual sexual behavior and said it is about time the govt brought its criminal code into the 21st century.
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