The report"New Government, Old Tactics: Lack of Progress on Reform Commitments Undermines Fundamental Freedoms and Democracy in Malaysia", by British human rights organisation Article 19 and global civil society organisation Civicuc, found that the government has made little progress on its election manifesto and has, in fact, backtracked on its other commitments made.
It claimed that the government had instead used these laws to harass, investigate and prosecute human rights defenders. “With the new Malaysia, we are expecting new approaches, such as with the police and those involved in institutionsas well. We hope misuse of power, impunity and the creation of fear among Malaysians be stopped,” Nalini said.The report also found that reform initiatives were not transparent where civil society groups have few opportunities to contribute to the process.
The report also said the government’s failures and shortcomings clearly demonstrate its lack of political will to follow through on its commitments and take decisive action inIt called on the government to act with “principle and resolve, and to follow through on their human rights commitments without delay”.
Because they never intend to. They never expected to win the ge14. So whatever promises made were all lies to get votes. No real intention of keeping them. Blowing hot air.
work as usual