MALAYSIA: TWO YEARS DETENTION UNDER INTERNAL SECURITY ACT
A VERY SPECIAL URGENT APPEAL – PLEASE RESPOND
4 June 2001
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UA-19-2001: Activists and political leaders detained under the Internal Security Law (ISA)
MALAYSIA: TWO YEARS DETENTION UNDER INTERNAL SECURITY ACT
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The following people in Malaysia have been served with detention orders that will imprison them for two years without trials under the Internal Security Act (ISA), an act which violates all international norms related to arrests, detentions and fair trials:
– Mr. Mohm. Ezam Mohamad Nor, national youth chief of the National Justice Party or Parti Keadilan Nasional
– Mr. Tian Chua, vice president of the National Justice Party
– Mr. Hishamuddin Rais, a columnist and social activist
– Mr. Saari Sungip, chairperson of the April 14 People Memorandum Rally
The use of the ISA comes after many detentions and the harassment of many people who have been demanding democratic reforms in Malaysia. These detentions indicate the decision of the Mahathir government to implement a strong crackdown on the democratic movement.
In response, this infringement on the human rights of these people requires an immediate strong reaction from the international community. We urge you to write to the Malaysian government immediately to register your protest. Make sure that your letter is sent today and is among the thousands of letters the Malaysian government will receive within the next two or three days.
Do not fail. Your protest matters. This drastic measure by the Malaysian government needs an equally strong reaction. Send copies of your letters to the Malaysian representative in your country as well. Sign also the e-mail petition at http://www.ahrchk.net/ua/malaysia/petition.htm
PLEASE SEND LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA:
Dato’ Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad
Prime Minister’s Office
Federal Government Administration Center
62502 Putrajaya
MALAYSIA
Fax: +603 8888 3444
E-mail: ppm@smpke.jpm.my
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