Freedom of speech by country brutal force in cracking down on bloggers in Burma, Vietnam and Cambodia, Les Majeste in Thailand, the use of libel and internal security laws in Singapore and Malaysia, and the killing of journalists in the Philippines. Freedom of expression is significantly limited in China and North Korea. Freedom of speech has improved in Myanmar in recent years, but significant challenges remain. There is no clear correlation between legal and constitutional guarantees of freedom of speech and actual practices among Asian nations. Under "Chapter III: Fundamental Rights and Duties of the Residents" () of the Hong Kong Basic Law: The Indian
Laos–Malaysia relations Laos–Malaysia relations Laos–Malaysia relations ( ; ; ; Jawi: هوبوڠن لاوس–مليسيا) are foreign relations between Laos and Malaysia. Both countries are the members of ASEAN. During the collapse of the Communist Bloc, the Soviet Union could no longer afford aid for the development of Laos. This made Laos seek aid from other countries to help develop their country and has led the country to adopt a neutral foreign policy. When this policy of neutrality was adopted, relations with Malaysia were established. The relations has been supported by the past Malaysian King Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin. In 2003, the trade between