Yesterday’s failed attempt by Lina Joy to remove the label “Muslim” from her national identity card mocks the Federal Constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion and belief in Malaysia.
“Justice eluded Lina in the ‘Palace of Justice’” said Yap Swee Seng, executive director of Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram).
The human rights group is of the opinion that [...]
Archive for May, 2007
Lina Joy’s Judgment: Unjust Denial of Freedom of Religion
Published by May 31st, 2007 in Civil Liberties, Law and Justice, Malaysian NGOs and Religion. 1 CommentLina Joy’s Judgment: Unjust Denial of Freedom of Religion
Published by May 31st, 2007 in Civil Liberties, Law and Justice, Malaysian NGOs and Religion. 0 CommentsYesterday’s failed attempt by Lina Joy to remove the label “Muslim” from her national identity card mocks the Federal Constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion and belief in Malaysia.
“Justice eluded Lina in the ‘Palace of Justice’” said Yap Swee Seng, executive director of Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram).
The human rights group is of the opinion that [...]
JERIT menyokong penuh tuntutan MTUC untuk gaji minima RM900
Published by May 31st, 2007 in Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic Rights and Labour. 1 CommentGabungan pekerja Kilang dan Kesatuan (GPKK) JERIT, menyokong penuh tuntutan MTUC kepada pihak Kerajaan untuk mengimplementasikan Akta Gaji Minima RM900 dan elaun COLA RM300 bagi pekerja swasta. JERIT juga menyokong rancangan MTUC untuk mengadakan piket dan mogok sekiranya pihak kerajaan gagal untuk melaksanakan tuntutan ini.
MWG Seminar on the Anti-Trafficking Bill
CARAM Asia Office, KL
Published by May 31st, 2007
in Event, Malaysian NGOs and Migration.
1 Comment
A very important piece of legislation is being passed in Parliament, which concerns the trafficking of people. Many of the migrants and refugees we work with have suffered at the hands of traffickers. So far, there have been very few mechanisms put in place to protect and assist them. The Anti-Trafficking Bill has [...]
MWG Seminar on the Anti-Trafficking Bill CARAM Asia Office, KL
Published by May 31st, 2007 in Event, Malaysian NGOs and Migration. 0 CommentsA very important piece of legislation is being passed in Parliament, which concerns the trafficking of people. Many of the migrants and refugees we work with have suffered at the hands of traffickers. So far, there have been very few mechanisms put in place to protect and assist them. The Anti-Trafficking Bill has [...]
Hearing of Ex ISA detainee, Malek Hussin’s Civil Suit
KL High Court, Jalan Duta
Published by May 31st, 2007
in Detention without Trial, Event and Law and Justice.
1 Comment
Dear Editors,
With regards to the above matter, we would like to inform you that the civil suit of Ex ISA detainee, Abdul Malek bin Hussin against the government of Malaysia is coming to the final stage. The judge has fixed tomorrow as the date to hear oral submissions from both the plaintiff and respondents. The [...]
Hearing of Ex ISA detainee, Malek Hussin’s Civil Suit KL High Court, Jalan Duta
Published by May 31st, 2007 in Detention without Trial, Event and Law and Justice. 0 CommentsDear Editors,
With regards to the above matter, we would like to inform you that the civil suit of Ex ISA detainee, Abdul Malek bin Hussin against the government of Malaysia is coming to the final stage. The judge has fixed tomorrow as the date to hear oral submissions from both the plaintiff and respondents. The [...]
Book launch: “Working for Democracy: Footprints from Civil Society in Malaysia”
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UM
Published by May 30th, 2007
in Event and Malaysian NGOs.
0 Comments
The WDC will be launching the above book at:
Time: 3.45pm – 5.15pm
Date: Friday 15 June 07
Venue: Bilik Seminar C (BSC), Faulty of Arts and Social Sciences, University Malaya
The launch will take on the format of a radio talk show which will be hosted by Annie, who is a compere on TV2.
Book launch: “Working for Democracy: Footprints from Civil Society in Malaysia” Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UM
Published by May 30th, 2007 in Event and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsThe WDC will be launching the above book at:
Time: 3.45pm – 5.15pm
Date: Friday 15 June 07
Venue: Bilik Seminar C (BSC), Faulty of Arts and Social Sciences, University Malaya
The launch will take on the format of a radio talk show which will be hosted by Annie, who is a compere on TV2.
Human Rights Regress and Protective Systems Collapse Under Abdullah Badawi’s Administration in 2006
Published by May 29th, 2007 in Civil Liberties, Government Policies & Negligence and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsHuman rights under the “Mr. Nice Guy” – Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s administration has regressed further in 2006 coupled with alarming collapse of the system and institutions for the protection of human rights, said Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM), the leading human rights group during its annual human rights report launch today.
The Malaysia Human Rights Report 2006: [...]
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