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Activist Ali Abdul Jalil: I’m Protected from Malaysia Law

http://youtu.be/wMvA1vmomak

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Ali Abdul Jalil who had his passport revoked by the Immigration Dept yesterday, claims to own an asylum ID card issued by the Swedish govt

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NST

PUTRAJAYA: The Immigration Department revoked the passports of sex blogger Alvin Tan and activist Ali Abd Jalil effective immediately, but they still retain their Malaysian citizenship.

Immigration director-general Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim announced this today, saying the two would be informed of the revocation latest by tomorrow by sending a letter to their last known addresses as stated in their passports.

“They are blacklisted in our system. We have just blacklisted Alvin and will do the same for Ali by today,” he said.

Mustafa said the two were the first to have their passports revoked by the immigration department after they had created uneasiness among Malaysians as their actions were seen had gone overboard.

http://www.nst.com.my/node/60403

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Jalil said Ali’s case was unique as he was up against the royal institution, whose powers in the country have no bounds.

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No justice for my son in Malaysia, says activist Ali’s father

The Malaysian Insider 

As devastated as Abd Jalil Abd Rahman is by his activist son Ali’s decision to flee Malaysia and seek political asylum in Sweden, the man knows that either he let the 29-year-old go, or risk the boy’s life by urging him to stay in the country.

“For me, what is more important is his safety, so I don’t mind so much where Ali is as long as he is safe,” Jalil told The Malaysian Insider.

So he swallowed the bitter news and supported his son’s decision to leave the country, although saddened by the separation.

Ali, who faces three charges for allegedly insulting the Johor and Selangor royalty, announced on Saturday that he had fled to Sweden after being treated “like rubbish” by the government and sultan.
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“Ali’s case is different compared with Adam Adli or Safwan Anang because they were opposing the government and the institutions,” he said, referring to the two activists who were recently sentenced to prison under the Sedition Act 1948.

“But Ali is protesting against the royal institution, and everyone understands this issue is sensitive and involves Malay sentiments.”

Although Ali said he was “safe in Sweden”, his father is still gripped by the fear that the rulers may take matters into their own hands.

“We know and have heard of rulers ignoring and even breaking the law,” said Jalil.

“We also know the country’s justice and security system does not guarantee the rakyat’s safety.”

https://my.news.yahoo.com/no-justice-son-malaysia-says-activist-ali-father-225921950.html

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More repressed Malays will flee country, former minister predicts

October 28, 2014

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — After activist Ali Abd Jalil, Malaysia can expect more from its Malay-Muslim community leaving the country to seek refuge abroad if local Islamic authorities continue to prosecute those they deem as having “deviant” opinions, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim said.

The one-time de facto law minister said despite professing the religion of the federation, Malays in Malaysia do not enjoy complete freedom in how they practise their faith, as they are beholden to Islamic scholars even though they should only answer to God.

“We can expect more Malays to be prosecuted for saying or doing anything that can be perceived as menghina Islam,” Zaid wrote in a blog post titled “Save the Malays”.

“More and more will be forced to seek asylum in other countries to escape jail. The wealthy ones are already in London and Melbourne.”
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Zaid said those who have chosen to stay in Malaysia must continue the fight to assert Malaysia as a multi-racial country where other religions can be practised freely, as guaranteed by the Federal Constitution.

“Let’s point out to the authorities that even Muslims have rights, and that it’s not them we have to answer to, but God. They may accuse us as being kafir, munafik, jahil and much more, but let them — they are the ones who are misguided,” said Zaid.

“To the Malays who believe and support democracy and human rights, let us be brave even when we are labelled or accused of being deviant. If we do not want this country to be controlled by fascists, then we must be prepared to go to jail.”

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/more-repressed-malays-will-flee-country-former-minister-predicts?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

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Amnesty International adopts activist as Prisoner of Conscience.

Amnesty International defines a PoC as “someone imprisoned solely for the peaceful expression of their beliefs”.

According to the organisation, PoC can also refer to anyone imprisoned because of their race, religion, colour, language, sexual orientation, belief, or lifestyle, so long as they have not used or advocated violence.

A poster of Ali Abdl Jalil on Amnesty Malaysia’s website. The organisation has named him a Prisoner of Conscience in its push against the use of the draconian Sedition Act against critics. – September 28, 2014.

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Despite being arrested four times and slapped with multiple charges of sedition, social activist Ali Abd Jalil had always appeared unfazed and positive about his predicament.

So it came as a surprise to many when Ali finally fled to Sweden, but the activist said it was more than escaping the Sedition Act. He feared for his life.

“The police, gangsters, Perkasa, Malay right-wing groups, Umno groups are all looking for me, some of them have threatened to kill me and to beat me.

“Some even say that I am a traitor and I am not supposed to be treated like a person.

“Most of the Malay groups (such as) Perkasa are saying that I am rubbish and the police are not protecting me,” Ali, who is now in Gävle, a city 170 kilometres north west of Stockholm.

Speaking to Malaysiakini via instant messenger, Ali said it was this sense of helplessness that finally pushed him to leave.

“Some people asked why I have to run away, actually it is not my decision.

“I have discussed with my friends, my colleagues and among my other activists. If I stay in Malaysia, I can’t do anything,” he said.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/278651

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4:14PM Oct 25, 2014

Ali flees to Sweden after multiple sedition charges

After four arrests and a battery of charges under the Sedition Act, social activist Ali Abd Jalil has fled to Sweden to seek asylum.

Ali said this in a Facebook posting citing fear for his own safety.

“Now I am in Sweden, looking for asylum.

“The Malaysian government and sultan treat me like rubbish.

“I have been threatened with gangsters and racist Malay groups in Malaysia.

“Malaysia is not safe for me. Police and gangsters are following me all the time,” he said.

He posted a photo of himself, presumably taken in Sweden, holding the pre-independence Sang Saka Malaya flag, which the Malaysian authorities deem seditious.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/278586

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Amnesty International has adopted Malaysian activist Ali Abd Jalil as a Prisoner of Conscience (PoC) after Putrajaya went after him for sedition, saying it is part of a push to ensure he does not suffer further punishment or selective persecution.

Amnesty International Malaysia executive director Shamini Darshni (pic, right) said they were concerned about the injustices suffered by the young activist for merely voicing his opinions on social media, adding that his case warranted being thrust into the international spotlight.

The global human rights group has activated a rapid response mechanism at the international level to pressure Putrajaya to stop criminalising free speech and opinion, following the current escalation of investigation and prosecution of individuals under the Sedition Act.

“Ali Abdul Jalil is considered by Amnesty International as a Prisoner of Conscience because he voiced his opinions on social media and is being punished for it.

“We believe that a person must not be subjected to legal prosecution for saying what he or she thinks, especially when there is no call for violence,” she told The Malaysian Insider.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/amnesty-adopts-activist-as-prisoner-of-conscience-tells-putrajaya-to-stop-s

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Global human rights body Amnesty International has adopted Ali as “prisoner of conscience” (PoC), as he was at risk of further torture or other ill-treatment.

It also said that the Sweden chapter of Amnesty International was currently making arrangements for Ali to be given legal representation.

Star

Saturday October 25, 2014 MYT 6:19:35 PM

Activist facing sedition charges seeks asylum in Sweden

by rahmah ghazali

PETALING JAYA: An activist, who is facing sedition charges for allegedly insulting the royalty, is now seeking asylum in a Sweden.

In his Facebook account, Ali Abd Jalil said he was seeking asylum in Sweden, alleging that he was not treated fairly by Malaysian authorities.

“I have been threatened (by) gangsters and racist Malay groups in Malaysia. It is not safe for me,” he said, adding that he was being tailed all the time.

Ali was released late last month after spending more than 20 days in police custody after police reports were lodged against him for allegedly making seditious statements on social media.

He faced three sedition charges for allegedly insulting the Johor royalty and the Sultan of Selangor in posts on his Facebook page.

The 29-year-old part-time student was first detained on Sept 8 and was in police custody in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor, until he was finally released on Sept 29.

On Sept 8, Ali was charged at the Selayang Sessions Court under Section 4(1)(c) of the Sedition Act for allegedly criticising the monarchy.

He was released later that day after posting bail of RM5,000, but was immediately rearrested as he left the Shah Alam Sessions Court with two more counts under the same provision of the Sedition Act.

He was then taken to Sungai Buloh prison, where he was held for 15 days and was released again on bail on Sept 23.

Ali was again rearrested immediately and sent to Johor Baru Selatan prison, and charged in the Magistrate’s Court there later.

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/10/25/ali-abd-jalil-sweden-asylum/

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