A Malaysian MP, womens’ rights activist …
A Malaysian human rights organization alleges it was a political smear campaign orchestrated by the ruling party. The good news is that a coalition has formed to implore that Elizabeth Wong reconsider her decision. Even the leader of the main Islamic party in Malaysia has spoken out in support of Wong, saying that the pictures are part of her private life and “should not be issues of public debate.”
Says one supporter:
“Elizabeth has always been pushing for the right of women to be respected. So women’s groups are now coming out very forcefully to demand for the culprits to be arrested. They see this case as an example of violence to women. It’s not the perpetrator that’s being punished here, but the victim, they say.”