PERMAS acknowledges the sincere explanations by the Political Secretary of the newly elected MB Tan Sri Khaled with regards to the statements made about pursuing the “zero-squatter policies of the former Selangor MB Mohd Khir Toyo.
Our previous open letter in response to MB Khaled’s statements was also a sincere and constructive response in the spirit […]
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PERMAS’ Response to the clarifications on the subject of “Zero-Squatter” Policy by MB Tan Sri Khaled’s Political Secretary Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad
Published by April 1st, 2008 in Economic Rights. 0 CommentsWithdraw Monthly Fee on Migrant Workers
Published by March 26th, 2008 in Economic Rights and Migration. 0 CommentsSuaram is deeply disturbed with the plan of the Selangor state government to collect RM10 monthly fee from all migrant workers in the state of Selangor. The new policy was announced by the Chief Minister of the newly formed Selangor state government, Khalid Ibrahim recently during a press interview with Chinese press.
According to the Chief […]
Circumstances surrounding late Long Kerong Headman’s death requires transparent and accountable Police probe
Published by March 19th, 2008 in Economic Rights and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsSeveral circumstantial happenings before the late Long Kerong Headman, Kelesau Naan went missing, and after he was reported missing, require the Malaysian police to demonstrate thorough investigations. In addition, further circumstantial happenings after his bones were discovered demand the police to thoroughly investigate the case beyond the latest pathological examination of the exhumed bones, and […]
State of Play in Malaysia-US FTA
Published by January 28th, 2008 in Government Policies & Negligence and Economic Rights. 0 CommentsAccording to US sources, the issue of government procurement remained a sticking point in the proposed Malaysia-US FTA talks. The other area which the US is looking for greater access to is financial services. Both, however, were not discussed in the last round of talks held from 14 to 18 January in Kuala Lumpur.
These two […]
Stop preventing peaceful assembly
Published by January 25th, 2008 in Government Policies & Negligence, Violence, Freedom of Assembly, Economy, Civil Liberties, Economic Rights, Law Enforcement and Law and Justice. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned that the police continues to prevent a citizen’s right to freedom of assembly, as seen by the latest warning issued to the Coalition Against Inflation (Protes), which has planned an assembly this Saturday, 26 Jan.
On 25 Jan, national news agency BERNAMA reported the warning by Dang Wangi […]
MITI Mendapat Keranda: Bantahan Simbolik Gabungan Rakyat Membantah FTA
Published by January 16th, 2008 in Economy and Economic Rights. 0 Comments14/01/2008- Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur
Pada minggu lalu, kami mendapat tahu bahawa Kerajaan Malaysia akan meneruskan rundingan maut (US-Malaysia FTA) dengan Kerajaan Amerika. Namun, tiada banyak berita mengenai rundingan ini. Tiada maklumat mengenai lokasi rundingan dan tiada maklumat mengenai isu yang akan dibincngkan. Nampaknya, Kerajaan Malaysia dengan senyap sudah memulakan semula rundingan untuk menjual rakyat negara […]
Published by January 4th, 2008 in Announcement, International Affairs and Economic Rights. 0 Comments
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The Diplomacy Training Program is calling for applications for its 2nd program on Human Rights and Trade for advocates from the Asia/Pacific Region and Indigenous Australia. The 8-day program will focus on bilateral and regional free trade Agreements (FTA’s) in the areas of manufacturing, investment, services, intellectual property and agriculture and their implications on […]
Malaysia-US FTA Talks to Resume on January 14
Published by January 4th, 2008 in Economy and Economic Rights. 0 CommentsDear Friends and Colleagues,
Formal negotiations between Malaysia and the US are said to be scheduled to resume during the week of January 14 in Kuala Lumpur, according to Barbara Weisel, the US chief negotiator, adding that the US hopes to reach an agreement by the middle of the year.
The last round (the fifth) between […]
MB SELANGOR JANJI RUMAH UNTUK PENDUDUK KG BEREMBANG
Published by December 7th, 2007 in Land Development and Housing and Economic Rights. 0 CommentsMenteri Besar Selangor Mohd Khir Toyo telah menjanjikan rumah untuk Penduduk Kampung Berembang yang telah berkhemah di luar kampung selama 9 bulan yang lalu. Keputusan baik ini adalah hasil demontrasi besar yang dilakukan oleh penduduk dan penyokong perjuangan mereka.
Sejak pagi pukul 9.30 penduduk berkumpul untuk menyerahkan memorandum kepada Menteri Besar yang akan datang […]
BANGKITLAH KAUM PEKERJA! HAK ANDA SEDANG DICABULI !
Published by December 7th, 2007 in Economic Rights and Labour. 0 CommentsSementara negara ditenggelamkan dengan isu-isu perkauman , isu-isu asas seperti hak kaum pekerja dan cabaran kehidupan harian rakyat biasa telah ditolak tepi. Dalam keadaan ini, hari ini Gabungan Pekerja Kilang dan Kesatuan, JERIR telah membangunkan senator-senator di Parlimen dengan memberi bantahan terhadap Pindaan Akta Perhubungan Perusahaan dan Kesatuan Sekerja yang mencabul […]
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