{"content":"We campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.\n--------------------------------------------------------------\n\nWho we are\n----------\n\n![](https://www.amnesty.my/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/211604.png)\n\nRead more about our work in Malaysia.\n\nWhat we do\n----------\n\n![](https://www.amnesty.my/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/211599.png)\n\nAbolish Death Penalty, Stop Torture & Promote Freedom of Expression\n\nGet Involved\n------------\n\n![](https://www.amnesty.my/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/211529.png)\n\nWhen you join AI Malaysia, you become a part of a global movement that is 10 million strong.\n\nTAKE ACTION\n-----------\n\n![](https://www.amnesty.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Case-banner-Madagascar-Damisoa-Website-480x230.jpg)Economic, social and cultural rights\n\nJoin Damisoa’s fight for climate-displaced people in Madagascar\n\n[SIGN THE PETITION](https://www.amnesty.my/2025/11/23/fight-for-climate-displaced-people-in-madagascar/)\n\n![](https://www.amnesty.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Case-banner-Myanmar-Sai-Zaw-Thiake-Website-480x230.jpg)Censorship and freedom of expression\n\nFree Myanmar photojournalist Sai Zaw\n\n[SIGN THE PETITION](https://www.amnesty.my/2025/11/23/free-myanmar-photojournalist-sai-zaw/)\n\nMalaysia: Stop Restricting Freedom of Expression\n------------------------------------------------\n\nEveryone has the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas without fear or interference. \n\nThe right to freedom of expression is important for the personal development and dignity of every individual, and it is essential for the fulfilment of other human rights. However, Malaysia retains multiple pieces of legislation that continue to repress and silence Freedom of Expression. \n\n**Sign our petition and ask Malaysia to repeal laws that restrict freedom of expression**.\n\n![](https://www.amnesty.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/3.1h_2019_Womens-March_Credit-WMMY-480x230.jpeg)Freedom of expression\n\nAsk Malaysia to repeal laws that restrict freedom of expression\n\n[Sign the petition](https://www.amnesty.my/2025/07/16/malaysia-stop-restricting-freedom-of-expression/)\n\n![](https://www.amnesty.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/teoh-beng-hock-banner1-480x230.jpg)custodial deaths\n\nJustice delayed is justice denied. Stand in solidarity with Teoh Beng Hock’s family and all victims of custodial abuse.\n\n[Sign the petition](https://www.amnesty.my/2025/06/21/justiceforteohbenghock/)\n\nDemand Justice for Teoh Beng Hock – End Impunity and Ensure Accountability Within Law Enforcement Agencies \n-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nOn 16 July 2009, Teoh Beng Hock, a 30-year-old political aide, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the fifth-floor rooftop of Plaza Masalam, beneath the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Selangor office, where he had been interrogated overnight as a witness in an investigation into alleged misuse of state funds. He was subjected to prolonged, late-night questioning without rest—an oppressive and unlawful practice. His death sparked national and international outrage, raising serious concerns about abuse of power, custodial violence, and the lack of accountability within law enforcement agencies.\n\n**Sign the petition and urge the Malaysian authorities to take immediate, transparent and meaningful action to ensure justice for Teoh Beng Hock.**\n\n**10 MILLION PEOPLE STRONG, THE MOVEMENT WORKS**\n------------------------------------------------\n\n  \nWe bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws and free people around the world jailed for voicing their opinions. And we do this thanks to the generosity and passion of people like you.","original_url":"https://amnesty.my/","word_count":383,"key_claims":["Amnesty International Malaysia","Campaign for universal human rights"],"content_summary":"Amnesty Malaysia campaigns for universal human rights.","expertise_signals":["Human rights"]}