The scope of the Royal Commission of Enquiry (RCE)’s investigation must not be limited to reviewing the MACC’s interrogation techniques. While this must be a crucial element of the RCE’s terms of reference, it falls far short of what is imperative.
Public confidence can only be restored, and justice seen to [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Invitation to the 3rd Community Audio Fest
Dewan Jugra, Banting
Published by July 22nd, 2009
in Event and Malaysian NGOs.
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Dear friends and colleagues,
The Centre for Independent Journalism and the Radio team of Taman Langat Jaya, Banting will be organizing the 3rd Community Audio Fest on 26th July 2009 at the Dewan Jugra, Banting. It is aimed at appreciating the women who were involved in CIJ’s community radio project and also took part in radio [...]
CCM (Council of Churches Malaysia) Youth refers to the articles, commentaries, joint statements and various public responses recounting the shocking death of an MACC witness, Teoh Beng Hock, under dubious circumstances. CCM Youth is not only horrified and outraged, but deeply ashamed and bewildered.
This tragedy yet again adds another nauseating leaf to our [...]
CPPS Roundtable Discussion: Review of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s First 100 Days in Office
Malaysian Bar Council (tbc), KL
Published by July 22nd, 2009
in Event and Government Policies & Negligence.
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Tuesday, 28th July 2009 · 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. · Venue: Malaysian Bar Council (tbc)
The Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) cordially invites you to attend our upcoming roundtable discussion with civil society to reflect upon the accomplishments and shortcomings of Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s first 100 days in office. The forum [...]
Death in Custody: Address Human Rights Obligation Now
Published by July 22nd, 2009 in Law Enforcement. 0 CommentsAmnesty International Malaysia views with great concern the recent deaths in custody of Teoh Beng Hock and P. Gunasekaran and the issues surrounding their deaths. These are not isolated incidents as recently there have been many reported cases of death while in the custody of the police, immigration department and prisons authorities. It raises [...]
SUARAM has been informed that 5 activists have been arrested in relation to a protest at the Thai Embassy and handover of a memorandum entitled, “Memorandum Opposing the Brutality in Southern Thailand”.
The first 3 persons were arrested at Jalan Ampang at 2.30pm today as they were walking towards the Thai Embassy. They started off from [...]
Launch of SUARAM’s Malaysia Human Rights Report 2008: Civil and Political Rights
Mandarin Court Hotel, Jalan Maharajalela, KL
Published by July 17th, 2009
in Civil Liberties and Event.
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On behalf of SUARAM, I am pleased to invite you to the launch of SUARAM’s Malaysia Human Rights Report 2008: Civil Political Rights. The launch will be held at the following:
Date: 23 July 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Mandarin Court Hotel, 55 Jalan Maharajalela, 50150 Kuala Lumpur.
(Near the Selangor & Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall. [...]
Royal Commission of Inquiry on 1st Political Death under Najib
Published by July 17th, 2009 in Government Policies & Negligence and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsWe, the undersigned civil society groups hereby register our shock, grief and anger at the first political death under the 105-day-old Najib Administration.
Our hearts go out to the fiancée and family of Mr Teo Beng Hock, political secretary of Selangor State Executive Councilor Ean Yong Hian Wah who died falling off the Selangor headquarters [...]
Talk by YB Charles Santiago on “The Role of BECs in transforming Society”.
Published by July 17th, 2009 in Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsSpiritual Skills for Everyday Living programme by Christian Renewal Society.
Have you ever wondered what is the role of Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) and why is the Church putting so much emphasis in promoting BECs?
Come and join us for an enriching talk on “The Role of BECs in Transforming Society and Nation.” by Y.B. [...]
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