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, Religion, Law and Justice and Malaysian NGOs. 1 CommentJERIT 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, Migration and Malaysian NGOs.
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 […]
Hearing of Ex ISA detainee, Malek Hussin’s Civil Suit
KL High Court, Jalan Duta
Published by May 31st, 2007
in Event, Law and Justice and Detention without Trial.
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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 […]
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.
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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.
Human Rights Regress and Protective Systems Collapse Under Abdullah Badawi’s Administration in 2006
Published by May 29th, 2007 in Government Policies & Negligence, Civil Liberties 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: […]
SIS Vacancy: Temporary Programme Assistant (Legal, Research and Campaigns)
Published by May 29th, 2007 in Job Posting and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsSisters in Islam (SIS) is inviting application for the following position. If you are passionate about advancing the rights of women in the country and believe in gender equality and human rights, please submit your application by the 15th June 2007.
Position: Temporary Programme Assistant (Legal, Research and Campaigns)
Programme Assistant
1. Core Responsibilities:
a.. Assist in the administration […]
Malaysia and US to hold informal FTA talks
Published by May 29th, 2007 in Economy and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsInside US Trade
Malaysia FTA Talks To Continue On Informal Basis, No Date Set
Date: May 25, 2007
The U.S. and Malaysia are not planning another formal round of talks for a free trade agreement as this time, and instead are hoping to make progress toward an FTA through informal talks of smaller groups of negotiators, U.S. and […]
MAN CLAIMS POLICE STONED HIS SON (MALAY MAIL 28.5.2007 PG 12): CHARGE THESE POLICEMAN FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER.
Published by May 28th, 2007 in Civil Liberties and Law Enforcement. 0 CommentsWe refer to the above newsreport and wish to once again express the people’s concern at this very serious alleged abuse of police powers which led to a man presumed innocent until proven guilty to be lying in a coma in the intensive care unit and possibly his death bed.
Professionally trained policemen throwing stones to […]
RAYUAN SUPAYA TEMPOH TAHANAN TIDAK DILANJUTKAN LAGI SELEPAS DUA (2) TAHUN YANG BERAKHIR PADA 22/6/2007
Published by May 25th, 2007 in Law and Justice and Detention without Trial. 0 CommentsDengan segala hormatnya kami merujuk kepada perkara yang tersebut di atas dan kepada surat dari perayu Puan Kokilavany a/p Kanaghasan yang diterima kami pada 5/3/2007 yang membawa maksud tersendiri (sesalinan dilampirkan bersama disini). Bagi pihak perayu iaitu Puan Kokilavany a/p Kanaghasan yang beralamat di No.85, Jalan Anggerik 7, Taman Puchong Perdana, 47100 Puchong, Selangor Darul […]
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