To: The Rt Hon David Cameron - Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Save Democratic Malaysia From A Dictatorship
To use the influence the UK has as a global champion and enforcer of democracy and human rights, and as a member state of the EU and the commonwealth, to address the issue of the Prime Minister of Malaysia’s abuse of powers and ensure that through diplomatic and trade/economic sanctions, the media and the citizens of Malaysia are given the right to voice their dissatisfaction, and that, the democratic rule with which the country is formed is not trampled through arbitrary dictatorial rule
Why is this important?
Democracy in Malaysia is at danger of being overtaken by the dictatorial rule of PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who has been accused of misappropriating public funds. Billions have been moved around the world in suspicious circumstances and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) had reported that RM2.6 bilion (US$700mil) had been transferred into PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's personal bank accounts. The PM has attempted to silence the people through blocking internet sites, suspending the publishing of selected newspapers, the arrests of politicians, media representatives, individuals who protest the misappropriation or those who are involved in its investigation. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Malaysia has through abuse of discretionary powers removed evidence compiled by the "Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)" in their investigation of 1MDB, to thwart investigations and where some of MACC’s personnel were arrested or questioned. The gabenor of the national bank has been removed and the Malaysian authorities in its attempt to further silence the people have issued an arrest warrant for Clare Rewcastle-Brown, the editor-in-chief of the Sarawak Report who has been most vocal in revealing the truth to the people.
