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Public Forum: “How women can contribute to transformation of society and nation”

Presenters:  YB Teresa Kok and Ms Judith Koh
It has been said that to transform a society you first have to transform its politics. In Malaysia where politics is very much male-dominated, can women transform politics?
Women’s potential in the area of practical politics to promote a transformatory agenda that moves toward a vision that advances a [...]

Kempen Rakyat Pengayuh Perubahan

1.0 Pengenalan:
Kempen Rakyat Pengayuh Perubahan adalah satu inisiatif oleh Jaringan Rakyat Tertindas (JERIT) iaitu satu jaringan yang terdiri daripada gabungan pekerja kilang, masyarakat ladang, petani, peneroka bandar dan anak muda dan pelajar. Kempen ini juga akan disertai oleh kumpulan-kumpulan masyarakat, kumpulan-kumpulan hak asasi, NGO, kesatuan sekerja dan parti-parti Politik.
Kempen ini akan dijalankan [...]

CPPS September 2008 Newsletter: Issue V

Dear friends of CPPS,
We’re delighted to bring you CPPS’ September 2008 newsletter. Please click here to view or download the September issue.
We would also like to wish you happy holidays and Salam Aidilfitri to our Muslim friends. Thank you for your support.

Launch of the Entrepot

The Entrepot – Trading Ideas, Mobilising Opinions
In conjunction with Merdeka Day, the Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) is pleased to announce the launch of The Entrepot , a biannual online journal aimed at informing and provoking thoughts on current Malaysian issues. In conjunction with the launch, the CPPS releases its inaugural mini-issue, featuring How [...]

Tribute to A. Samad Ismail, 1925-2008

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) and Writers Alliance for Media Independence (WAMI) offer its deepest condolences to the family members of the late A. Samad Ismail, one of the earliest and most consistent advocate for press freedom and democratic values.
Samad Ismail passed away at a little before 6pm on September 4th, at the Pantai [...]

Calling film making enthusiasts: bus film 2 ON

BUG 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

Consumers International
London
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 [...]

Police Roadblocks undermine National Productivity: Use alternative means of maintaining public order

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Centre for Public Policy Studies disagrees with the set-up of Police roadblocks in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor as a method of preventing peaceful public gatherings. Although the Police have every right to fulfill their mandate to protect law and order, peaceful demonstrations do not pose a threat to the security [...]

Akademi Merdeka / Freedom Academy & Forum on Local Council Reforms

Malaysia Think Tank London – Update
*1. Akademi Merdeka, 22-24 Ogos 2008. Hotel Residence, Selangor, Malaysia*
Anda mahukan kedaulatan undang-undang? Anda bimbang jika pasaran bebas akan melahirkan ketidakadilan sosial? Pernahkah anda terfikir apa maksud sebenar kebebasan? Adakah anda mahukan negara anda mempunyai institusi-institusi liberal demokratik yang benar-benar kukuh? Jika ya, marilah menyertai siri Akademi Merdeka untuk meneroka [...]

Urgent Appeal update: Anwar Ibrahim Freed on Police Bail: After Detained Overnight by Police

People Justice Party (PKR) *de facto* leader Anwar Ibrahim was released on police bail this morning about 10am, after being detained overnight at Kuala Lumpur Police Headquarters. However, Anwar has to report back to the police in a month’s time on 18 August 2008.



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