Malaysia's Troubling Totalitarian Policies (2001)

Hostage To Power (2001) - Civil liberties in Malaysia are severely threatened in the pursuit of power by PM Mahathir, especially in the persecution of Anwar Ibrahim and his followers. Subscribe to Journeyman here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Armed police march through the chaotic streets, firing shots and violently beating individual protestors with sticks. Their targets today are those who support Anwar Ibrahim- the former deputy Prime Minister jailed for 5 years on trumped up charges. Since last year, Mahathir has cracked down on all his opponents, not just Anwar supporters. 21 people are in jail under the Internal Security Act (I.S.A), which allows police to detain anyone without evidence for two years. The I.S.A. is supposed to target those who threaten the violent overthrow of the state, but now it’s simply a means for Mahathir to silence his legitimate opposition. For more information, visit https://www.journeyman.tv/film/1214 Like us on Facebook:   / journeymanpictures   Follow us on Twitter:   / journeymannews     / journeymanvod   Follow us on Instagram:   / journeymanpictures   ABC Australia – Ref. 1214