The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), the National Human Rights Society (HAKAM), and Writers Alliance for Media Independence (WAMI) are gravely concerned at the continued invoking of laws aimed at criminalizing expression such as those creating the offences of sedition and criminal defamation as illustrated by the arrest of blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin for these […]
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NGOs reject criminalisation of critical expression
Published by July 20th, 2008 in Announcement, Civil Liberties and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsDear Loyal CPPS supporters,
The Centre for Public Policy Studies recently co-organized aconference on Urban Poverty and Low Income Groups. Here is the link to the report and recommendations derived from the one dayconference, as well as the Urban Poverty Factsheet that CPPS has compiled.
(http://www.cpps.org.my/sub_page.aspx?catID=398&ddlID=401)
Thank you for your continued support of CPPS. Together we […]
HINDRAF – Now or Never
Published by July 20th, 2008 in Announcement, Ethnic Relations and Civil Liberties. 0 CommentsNST reports that HINDRAF tricked the community. What was the trick, when five (5) individuals languish in Kamunting and one in exile?
The main media and its master will always serve their interest, but they fail to realize that the society irrespective of color, race, religion are not so color blind anymore as to what is […]
Civil Societies Views on the Fuel Price Increase Debate
Published by July 20th, 2008 in Announcement and Civil Liberties. 0 CommentsCivil society organizations welcome the coming debate of Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek and PKR leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the fuel price increase. This nationally televised debate will provide an opportunity for the public to listen to the pros and cons of the recent price increase which has affected all segments of […]
You can help in Human Rights Roadshow in August!!!
Published by July 20th, 2008 in Announcement. 0 Comments*Human Rights Roadshow in August!!!*
Suaram will organise human rights road show in August, details as below:
9 August 2008
Sat
Kuala Lumpur
CARAM Asia internship programme now available for students
Published by July 20th, 2008 in Announcement and Civil Liberties. 1 Comment CARAM Asia’s internship programme aims to develop a human rights perspective and deepen the understanding of interns on the issues of migration and health.
More specifically, this will afford them the opportunity to acquire practical experience of work in NGOs and civil society while learning different advocacy, campaigning, researching and networking skills.
INTERNATIONAL INDIAN THINK TANK
Published by July 20th, 2008 in Announcement, History and Civil Liberties. 0 Comments The idea of a Think Tank originated from Thomas Clarkson, an Englishman who founded the Society for the Abolition of The African Slave Trade in 1782..
Today HINDRAF seeks a Think Tank for the Malaysian Indian who are in a way indirectly enslaved and discriminated with the oppressive […]
: PRESS STATEMENT-HINDRAF-WHY UTHAYAKUMAR REFUSED TO MEET HOME MINISTER IN DETENTION CENTRE
Published by July 20th, 2008 in Announcement and Civil Liberties. 0 CommentsOn the 5th July 2008 Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar had visited Kamunting Detention camp where amongst others the 5 HINDRAF leaders are held.
He had requested to meet all 5 but Mr.P.Uthayakumar had refused to meet the said Minister and this was commented upon by the Minister Mr.Uthayakumar had asked members of family who visited […]
The Benar Media Freedom Event is still on tomorrow. *today!*
Right from the outset, we have made it clear that there will be no public gathering. The event was not intended as a public demonstration or a show of defiance. As stated previously, arrive on your own, park where it is convenient and walk in ones […]
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