Malaysia: Five men held without charge for four years under security law

On 25 July, Malaysia’s highest court dismissed an appeal to release five men suspected of terrorist activities. The men have been held without charge for four years under the Internal Security Act (ISA). The ISA allows for suspects to be held without trial for two years, which can be renewed. On 1 August, the 45th anniversary of the adoption of the ISA, a local human rights organization called on the Government to repeal the Act.