As pressure for public accountability increases, the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) calls on the governments of the Federal and State administrations to immediately enact a Freedom of Information law to open up the information regime of public bodies.
In commemorating the International Right to Know Day that has been celebrated globally on 28 September [...]
Archive for September, 2009
CIJ calls on governments to enact FOI law
Published by September 28th, 2009 in Freedom of Information. 0 CommentsLEPTOSPIROSIS CAUSES DEATH OF ANOTHER 6 BURMESE IN DETENTION IN MALAYSIA: DENIAL OF HEALTHCARE IS A VIOLATION OF RIGHT TO LIFE
Published by September 28th, 2009 in Migration. 0 CommentsWe are shocked and disappointed to hear that another six Burmese migrants have died while in detention in Malaysia because of a suspected waterborne disease. Leptospirosis is caused by exposure to water contaminated by animal urine, like rat urine. (Straits Times, 25/9/2009, Migrants die in detention/ Associated Press, 24/9/2009).
From our investigation, the names of 3 [...]
Catch the FreedomFilmFest2009
Published by September 28th, 2009 in Event and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsPresenting 23 heart-moving, eye-opening, award-winning human rights documentaries from Malaysia and around the world, over 3 days in 4 states.
2-4 OCTOBER 2009, The Annexe, Central Market KL
9-11 OCTOBER 2009, Han Chiang College, Penang
23-25 OCTOBER, Sek. Men. Chung Hua No.1, Kuching
30 OCTOBER-1 NOVEMBER, Tropical Inn, Johor Bharu
Berapakah Kampung Buah Pala di Selangor? – Dari Perbalahan Buah Pala meninjau dilema setinggan di Selangor
Published by September 28th, 2009 in Event and Land Development and Housing. 0 CommentsKampung Buah Pala yang mempunyai sejarah 200 tahun tidak dapat diselamatkan daripada nasib dirobohkan. Sebelum perbalahan ini ditenteramkan, pembangunan dan pengusiran di Tanjong Tokong, Pulau Pinang sekali lagi menjadi tumpuan seluruh negara.
Sebenarnya, perkara mengenai setinggan dan perjuangan peneroka Bandar terjadi di seluruh Negara. Kawasan perumahan setinggan di Chan Sow Lian, Kuala Lumpur akan dirobohkan, perbalahan [...]
Musa Hassan Should Not be Given Another Extension of His Tenure as IGP
Published by September 11th, 2009 in Law Enforcement and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsWe, undersign Malaysia Civil Society Organisations regrets that the Government has extended tenure of current Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan tenure for another year until 12 September 2010. We urge the IGP not to accept the offer and should instead step down as he has failed in carrying out his duties and responsibilities in the [...]
Media Statement of the PENAN SUPPORT GROUP on the RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE OF PENAN GIRLS AND WOMEN IN BARAM, SARAWAK
Published by September 11th, 2009 in Law Enforcement. 0 CommentsIn September 2008, news broke out that Penan girls, some as young as 10 years, were being sexually abused by logging workers in the Middle Baram area of Sarawak. However, local politicians and the police were quick to dismiss these as mere allegations without any basis.
Such lackadaisical attitudes compelled the Ministry of Women, Family and [...]
“Fast for the Nation, Peace for Malaysia” 2009 Launch
Published by September 11th, 2009 in Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsKuala Lumpur, Malaysia — September 11,2009 – The “Fast for the Nation, Peace for Malaysia”initiative was launched today and attended and supported by Malaysians from all walks of life.
The purpose of “Fast for the Nation, Peace for Malaysia” is to invite All Malaysians to intentionally become a positive force for change by [...]
Australian Human Rights Small Grant Scheme
Published by September 11th, 2009 in Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsThe Human Rights Small Grants Scheme (HRSGS) is an Australian Government initiative that
provides small grants to organisations in developing countries to promote and protect human
rights.
Grants are awarded to projects that achieve one or more of the following objectives:
• educating and awareness raising in the area of human rights;
• promoting democratic principles;
• educating [...]
Cow Head Protest:Review the charge of Sedition and Section 27 of the Police Act
Published by September 11th, 2009 in Civil Liberties, Freedom of Assembly and Freedom of expression. 0 CommentsAmnesty International Malaysia (AIM) opposes the State’s continued use of Sedition Act and Section 27 of Police Act against the ‘cow head protesters’ as reported on 9th of September 2009. We are of the view that both Sedition Act and Section 27 of Penal Code are arbitrary law that undermines freedom of opinion, expression and [...]
42 Malaysian NGOs Boycott SUHAKAM’s Human Rights Day Event, Announce Conditional Engagement with Specific Timeframe for Substantial Reforms
Published by September 10th, 2009 in Civil Liberties. 0 CommentsOn the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) tomorrow (9 September 2009), we, the undersigned Malaysian non-governmental organisations, announce that we will boycott the event organised by SUHAKAM to commemorate its 10th year of existence.
Our boycott of SUHAKAM’s event on 9 September 2009 is to [...]
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