THE continuous violations of people's rights and freedoms threaten to plunge the nation into the darkest chapter in Malaysian history. Fundamental freedoms outlined in the Federal Constitution such as freedom of speech and movement are now in a downward spiral.
Over the past year, citizens' rights and freedoms have been consistently suppressed and intimidated by the government. The clear intention behind these actions is to create a fear-based effect that discourages the public from expressing dissatisfaction or criticising government policies.
