In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Myanmar's government says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a Red Cross official on Monday, providing rare photographic evidence as regional countries intensify calls for independent access to verify her wellbeing.
A senior Palestinian official has called on Malaysia to strengthen its advocacy for Palestinian detainees, urging the country to amplify international pressure on Israel and bring alleged prison abuses before global institutions.
Police have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the death of a prisoner at Temiang Prison in Negri Sembilan and separate allegations of improper treatment toward another detainee, the Prisons Department confirmed.
A grassroots international convoy involving over 500 activists from more than 20 countries has begun an overland journey from France towards the West Bank, stopping first in Srebrenica to commemorate historical tragedies before continuing through Turkey, Iraq, and Jordan.
Venezuela has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, claiming the institution exhibits systematic bias against African and Latin American nations while investigating the government.
Police are investigating a death occurring while a person was in custody, alongside abuse allegations documented by rights organisation Suaram. The prisons department has committed to full cooperation with investigators.
The Philippines is hosting the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting from July 20-24, bringing together regional and dialogue partners to discuss security, human rights, and geopolitical tensions affecting Southeast Asia and beyond.
UN experts have demanded independent investigations into claims that authorities interfered with protests at the FIFA World Cup that aimed to raise awareness about Mexico's crisis of forced disappearances and missing persons.
The UN has demanded impartial investigations into dozens of deaths reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during unrest preceding regional elections on July 27, while expressing concern over arrests of protest leaders and internet restrictions.
Despite expanding to 48 teams, FIFA's 2026 World Cup fell short of inclusivity promises as strict U.S. visa policies barred fans and workers from attending, according to rights groups and supporters' organizations.
Thai authorities have arrested a 28-year-old boxing camp manager in Rayong province on charges of trafficking underage boys for sex. Police rescued 12 children and are searching for a Norwegian national allegedly involved in financing the operation.
Mexico has escalated its response to deaths of Mexican citizens linked to US immigration authority ICE by requesting a UN Human Rights investigation and preparing legal complaints against those responsible.
Malaysia's human rights commission has documented serious concerns including assault on a female inmate, degrading searches at prisons and detention facilities, and inadequate investigation processes, signalling systemic gaps in institutional oversight.
US Congressional leaders have demanded a full federal investigation into a break-in at a California museum documenting the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, urging authorities to determine if Beijing was involved.
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Malaysia's government has allocated RM15.77 million to SUHAKAM for 2025 operations, a RM2.2 million increase from the previous year, reflecting commitment to the independent human rights institution.
Malaysia's government is examining a proposal to grant Members of Parliament access to CCTV footage from last year's Taiping Prison incident, where one inmate died and nearly 100 were injured.
Vietnam has arrested Nguyen Thanh Nam, founder of FPT telecom, and influencer Tran Viet Anh over a disputed biography of Ho Chi Minh. Both face charges of distorting revolutionary history and insulting state leaders.
A Palestinian government weekly report indicates the Israeli military has destroyed more than 90 per cent of the Gaza Strip, with occupation forces controlling roughly 80 per cent of the war-affected territory, amid intensified operations and settler attacks.
An Austrian man using a wheelchair is taking his government to court over climate inaction, arguing that extreme heat poses particular dangers to people with disabilities. His case highlights how climate impacts disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.
An international human rights organisation has raised alarm over the physical condition of a Palestinian hospital director held in Israeli custody, citing documented injuries and health concerns following his transfer to prison.
Lam Wing-kee, the Hong Kong bookseller whose 2015 detention became a symbol of Beijing's clampdown on speech freedoms, has died in Taiwan at 70 following a cancer relapse. His defiant account of his experience galvanised international concern over Hong Kong's autonomy.
Myanmar's junta has rebuffed Asean's latest request to visit imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, demonstrating its belief that the regional grouping lacks meaningful leverage over its governance.
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The Malaysian Prisons Department has pledged zero tolerance for misconduct following charges against five warders in Perak, underscoring heightened internal scrutiny and disciplinary measures.
Palestine's government has reported that more than 3,376 Palestinian detainees are being held without charge or trial, alongside 360 children, citing systematic human rights abuses including torture and inadequate healthcare.
A Bangladesh tribunal has handed down death sentences in absentia to three police officers, including the former Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner, for their roles in killing protesters during the July 2024 uprising that led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ousting.
Indonesia's human rights commission has called for an immediate halt to military training for managers of President Prabowo's Red and White Cooperatives programme following five deaths during the first 10 days of a 45-day course.
Malaysia's Education Ministry will launch coordinated advocacy programmes on child protection laws across schools, following discussions with the Human Rights Commission on addressing bullying and sexual harassment.
Malaysia has postponed the Prisons Amendment Bill 2026 for additional review by two parliamentary special select committees, citing the need to carefully consider feedback on electronic monitoring and rehabilitation programme proposals.