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 of the public. Public safety is of little use if
the people cannot enjoy it; the role of the Police is to ensure peaceful demonstrations remain peaceful and safe, not to obstruct them and prevent the expression of public sentiment.
*The event is specifically organized to train migrant service providers in
basic case-handling methods. Topics include information on the Employment Act and Labour Department procedures.
*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 persoalan-persoalan ini dengan lebih mendalam.