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Archive for August, 2008
Are We A Free Nation? — A Joint Merdeka Day Message
Published by August 31st, 2008 in Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsMCMC urged to review decision on Malaysia Today, be independent and transparent
Published by August 28th, 2008 in Press. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) condemns the blocking of Raja Petra Kamaruddin’s popular blog site Malaysia Today by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The Commission is going against the national commitments spelt out under the Bill of Guarantee of the Multimedia Super Corridor, which promises no censorship of the Internet. By blocking […]
Students political expression still curtailed under amendments to UUCA
Published by August 18th, 2008 in Civil Liberties and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned that the freedom of political expression of local university students continues to be restricted in the proposed amendments to the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA).
Anti ISA Month: Bicycle convoy, 23 August
Published by August 18th, 2008 in Civil Liberties and Detention without Trial. 0 CommentsDear all,
August is Anti ISA month!
We will do a bicycle convoy on 23 August 2008.
The details as below:
Date: 23 August 2008
Time: 8am – 10am
KOMAS FREEDOM FILM FEST2008 COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!
Published by August 14th, 2008 in Freedom of Information. 0 Comments
Kuala Lumpur, 11th August – The fifth annual KOMAS FreedomFilmFest (FFF2008) has got Malaysia covered! Coming to a city near you, FFF will be visiting the great cities of KL, JB, Penang and, for the first time ever, FFF will be in East Malaysia, in Kuching!
Catch the festival at the following locations […]
48 Years of ISA: We have had enough!
Published by August 10th, 2008 in Detention without Trial. 0 Comments1st August marks 48 years of existence of the draconian and infamous law called the Internal Security Act (ISA). The ISA has its origin in the Emergency Regulations Ordinance 1948, which served its purpose and was subsequently repealed when the Emergency ended on 30th July, 1960. However, the power of detention without trial under Regulation […]
Press Statement by Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (Empower)
Published by August 6th, 2008 in Civil Liberties and Economic Rights. 0 CommentsMore to do on the state of human rights in Malaysia
Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (Empower) is disappointed with the speech of the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak delivered on his behalf by the Minister of Tourism, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman, at the opening of the 13th Asia Pacific Forum (APF) in Kuala […]
Re: Jalan Akob, Kapar Tamil School no Electricity for three months
We refer to the above matter and wish to bring to your kind attention that the Jalan Akob, Kapar Tamil School has been without electricity for the past three months since 7th May 2008 when the school switch board got burnt Tamil […]
Calling film making enthusiasts: bus film 2 ON
Published by August 1st, 2008 in Announcement and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsBUG to produce a video report of RapidPg’s 1st anniversary! 27 July 2008 - 3:57pm
Bus Users Group (BUG) has a meeting this afternoon and planned to produce a video report for the 1st anniversary of RapidPg-which fallson Aug 1st. All passengers with camera phone, video camera, camera with video etc are welcome to send us […]
Job Opening: Consumers International Project Co-ordinator in Malaysia
Published by August 1st, 2008 in Announcement and Economic Rights. 0 CommentsConsumers International
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Salary: 22,000 per year including benefits ( 2 years contract ). For candidates who must relocate, moving and related comparability costs would be covered
Consumers International is the global campaigning voice of consumers protecting consumer rights and uniting consumer organisations in the struggle to change the world for the good of […]
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