News from the progressive side of Malaysia
Think LeftEN
Datuk Dr Ronnie McCoy was my father’s generation. They were in the University of Malaya in Singapore in 1948 – 1952. Ordinarily I would not have had the opportunity to get to know him well.
Think LeftEN
Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) fully supports the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC)’s call for a national picket over the PERKESO Lindung 24 Jam scheme and will back all efforts toward making it a success.
Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Press Statement 29 August 2026 Amnesty International Malaysia strongly condemns the government’s decision to begin implementing its agreement with the Myanmar authorities to return 5,000 Myanmar refugees, starting with the return of 1,476 people (mostly Rohingya) on 29 September…
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Think LeftEN
Dari Rakyat, Untuk Rakyat This weekend, starting from Friday, PSM will kick off its 28th National Congress, which will be held at the Capitol Selayang Hall.
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SAVE RiversEN
BARAM: More than 100 representatives from 40 Penan communities have unanimously rejected a proposal to construct hydroelectric dams along the Tutoh River in Baram, describing the project as a serious threat to their customary lands, livelihoods, and the future of the Penan…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
BARAM: More than 100 representatives from 40 Penan communities have unanimously rejected a proposal to construct hydroelectric dams along the Tutoh River in Baram, describing the project as a serious threat to their customary lands, livelihoods, and the future of the Penan…
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Think LeftEN
As expected by many, PSM lost its deposit in the Rahang state election, securing just 3% of the total votes cast. Yet, an article that appeared in The Sun a week before the polls noted that PSM remains relevant despite its electoral defeats.
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Think LeftEN
The Federal Constitution is supposed to be the supreme law of the land. It is therefore quite upsetting when senior officers of the National Registration Office seem to not understand some of the fundamental constitutional provisions pertaining to citizenship.
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Think LeftEN
Why now- is this political blackmail? The decision to prosecute Dr Jeyakumar, two other PSM members, and a farmer at this time is truly baffling. When Dr Jeyakumar and the three others were arrested in September 2023, Nurul Izzah, then Vice President of Parti Keadilan Rakyat…
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Think LeftEN
Pemuda Sosialis welcomes the Prime Minister’s indication that the government is considering abolishing PTPTN. For generations, Malaysian youth have entered working life already in bondage to debt – sold the promise that knowledge would set them free, only to discover that…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Petikan media 28 Julai 2026 Mengulas arahan Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim supaya pihak berkuasa mengambil “tindakan tegas” terhadap pelarian Rohingya yang berhimpun di luar pejabat UNHCR di Kuala Lumpur semalam di mana mengakibatkan penahanan lebih 100 pelarian Rohingya…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote 28 July 2026 Responding to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s directive for authorities to take “stern action” against Rohingya refugees gathered outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur, which resulted in the arrest of more than 100 Rohingya refugees yesterday, Amnesty…
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SAVE RiversEN
by Peter Kallang The future of Upper Baram is no longer an abstract debate about development versus conservation. It is a real and ongoing conflict involving Indigenous communities, logging interests, and government authorities responsible for managing Sarawak’s forests.
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Think LeftEN
Parti Sosialis Malaysia trembles with indignation at the brutal crackdown inflicted upon the youth, students, activists, and concerned citizens who participated in the peaceful protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
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FugeeEN
How do refugee youth navigate online hate, harmful stereotypes, and real-world hostility? In our latest Media Literacy project with Laidlaw Scholar, Rwan Elmileik, Fugee School students sat down to reflect on media narratives frequently imposed on their communities, social…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
23 July 2026media Quote Responding to the government’s decision to suspend UNHCR refugee registration and its simultaneous announcement that around 5,000 Myanmar nationals will be returned to Myanmar, Amnesty International Malaysia spokesperson, Divya Shesshsan Balakrishnan…
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Think LeftEN
Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) is deeply shocked by the Cabinet’s decision to make the SOCSO Lindung 24 Jam scheme voluntary, after it was launched barely a month ago as a mandatory programme.
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FugeeEN
Last weekend, Fugee Org joined hands with local partners, advocates, and displaced communities at The Godown Arts Centre for a beautiful celebration of culture, resilience, and unity.
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Think LeftEN
Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) is deeply shocked and disturbed by the Federal Court’s decision to conveniently postpone its ruling on the prosecution’s appeal against Syed Saddiq’s acquittal to a date just two days after the Johor state polls, which are scheduled for 11 July…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
For generations, Indigenous communities across Sarawak have governed and cared for vast stretches of forest, not as “protected areas” on paper, but as living territories that sustain their cultures, livelihoods, and identities. These communal forests are not empty wilderness.
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Think LeftEN
Name: Amir Syafiq Ameer Soekre Age: 40 tahun Education: Sekolah Kebangsaan Sena SMK Perimbun Diploma In Business Administration, International Islamic College (IIC) BA (Hons) International Business Management, Teesside University, England Career: 15 years experience in sales and…
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Think LeftEN
24th June 2026 To my friends in AKSI, I am a little concerned about the ideas attributed to AKSI in The Malaysian Reserve 17/6/26. Not because they are critical of the PSM, but because those half-truths and misconceptions can lead you into a cul-de-sac both ideologically and…
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Think LeftEN
A joint statement initiated by the PSM to condemn the ongoing blockade on Cuba and continuous military threats against the Cuban people imposed by the imperialist US
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SUARAMEN
Today, on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Parliament is considering the introduction of a new Section 63A into the Prisons Act 1995.
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Think LeftEN
Looking at all the major issues facing the country today — pig farming in Selangor, matriculation quotas, temples labelled as illegal, halal and non-halal controversies, the Rohingya question, and more — one thing is clear: almost all of these issues are rooted in racial and…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Toolkit ini disasarkan kepada organisasi yang sedang mempertimbangkan penggunaan ketidakpatuhan sivil. Ia menggariskan prinsip-prinsip utama dalam melaksanakan ketidakpatuhan sivil serta langkah-langkah untuk menggunakannya secara berkesan—merangkumi perancangan, penilaian…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
This toolkit is aimed at organizations who are contemplating the use of civil disobedience. It sets out key principles when engaging in civil disobedience and the steps to use civil disobedience effectively, including planning, risk assessment, decision-making, implementation…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Terima kasih kerana berminat dengan program ✨Freedom of Expression Youth Advocacy Program – FoEYAP✨ anjuran Amnesty International Malaysia dan Freedom Film Network sempena 🎉Hari Belia Antarabangsa 2026🎉.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
Dear friends, On the southern slope of Mount Murud Kecil, a logging road is creeping into clouded leopard habitat and forests rich with Rhizanthes lowii: one of the rarest flowering plants on earth.
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Think LeftEN
The call to link wage reform to productivity once again assumes that Malaysian workers have yet to earn higher wages through their contribution to the economy. The evidence suggests otherwise.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Terima kasih kerana berminat dengan program ✨Freedom of Expression Youth Advocacy Program – FoEYAP✨ anjuran Amnesty International Malaysia dan Freedom Film Network sempena 🎉Hari Belia Antarabangsa 2026🎉.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Thank you for your interest in Amnesty International Malaysia and Freedom Film Network’s ✨Freedom of Expression Youth Advocacy Program (FoEYAP)✨organised in conjunction with 🎉International Youth Day 2026🎉 ✨Freedom of Expression Youth Advocacy Program (FoEYAP)✨ We look forward to…
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Think LeftEN
Parti Sosialis Malaysia Petaling Jaya (PSM PJ) expresses deep concern and firm opposition to the Selangor state government’s proposed guidelines that impose arbitrary physical restrictions and ban non-Muslim houses of worship (RISI) in new commercial zones.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
A letter from 22 Penan communities in the Magoh and Limbang region is calling for a non-renewal of forest certification and support of their conservation efforts in the area.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
What: Rapid expansion of native forest logging by Borneoland Timber Resources, moving toward the territory of Long Semiyang — an Indigenous Kenyah village on the Baram River in Sarawak. Where: Long Semiyang is located in the Upper Baram region of Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo.
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Think LeftEN
It has now been more than three weeks since the nation’s largest trade union congress was temporarily dissolved by the Registrar of Societies (RoS), yet it seems no workers or unions are missing them. There is hardly any traction, no news and updates.
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Think LeftEN
After almost a decade of delays, residents of Petaling Jaya, especially the B40 community, sections of the M40, and even pockets of the T20 who still depend on subsidised healthcare, may finally see a public hospital built in the city.
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Think LeftEN
Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) is both appalled and disgusted by the manner and lack of maturity shown by the Perak State Executive Councillor for Human Resources, Health and Indian Community Affairs, YB A. Sivanesan, in handling a workers’ dispute.
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Think LeftEN
The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) denounces the recent accusation and indictment against Raúl Castro pushed by the US Department of Justice. The indictment appears to be a pretext for the imperialist US to launch a war on Cuba and Cuban people, or to replicate a military…
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SAVE RiversEN
Upper Baram, Sarawak — The Penan and Kenyah communities of the Selungo River and its surroundings in the Upper Baram of Sarawak, Malaysia have issued a strong and unified statement opposing any logging activities in their ancestral lands.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
Upper Baram, Sarawak — Penan and Kenyah communities in the Upper Baram region of Sarawak, Malaysia have issued a strong and unified statement opposing any logging activities in their ancestral lands.
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FugeeEN
Higher education is a powerful catalyst for change, yet for many refugee, asylum-seeker, and stateless youth, the path to a university degree is blocked by financial and systemic barriers.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Siaran media 18 Mei 2026 Malaysia telah mengurangkan pelaksanaan hukuman mati secara signifikan pada tahun 2025, namun pihak berkuasa mesti segera mengambil komitmen untuk memansuhkan sepenuhnya hukuman ini serta menetapkan garis masa yang jelas untuk menamatkan hukuman ini…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Press release 18 may 2026 Malaysia significantly reduced its use of the death penalty in 2025, but authorities must now commit to full abolition and set a clear timeline to end this punishment once and for all, Amnesty International Malaysia said today, marking the launch of its…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
This report covers the judicial use of the death penalty for the period January to December 2025. Amnesty International reports only on executions, death sentences and other aspects of the use of the death penalty, such as commutations and exonerations, where there is reasonable…
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Think LeftEN
The government is expected to table the amendments to the constitution that would enable the separation of powers between the Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor (PP).
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Think LeftEN
The Director-General of Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), Datuk Mohd Hadzmir Yusoff recently claimed that new highways need to be built to accommodate the 600,000 new vehicles registered last year.
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Think LeftEN
The current discussion surrounding fuel subsidy rationalisation must be approached with caution, fairness, and a clear understanding of the realities faced by ordinary Malaysians.
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Think LeftEN
The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) strongly condemns the latest coercive measures and military threats against the Cuban people imposed by the US government. The US government has imposed a new wave of sanctions on Cuba, on top of the oil blockade early this year.
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Think LeftEN
We, the undersigned organisations, stand in solidarity with Singaporean abolitionist activist Kokila Annamalai Parvathi, criminally charged on 23 April 2026 for defying a correction direction under Singapore’s Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA)
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Think LeftEN
MADANI either wants us to drop dead or this is an unfunny joke at our expense. Yesterday, the treasury announced that it plans to implement a RM 5.4 billion cut to both public healthcare and education.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
Indigenous communities in Tatau, Sarawak are calling on global palm oil buyers to investigate a plantation, where they say the company has cleared their customary forests without consent and is now threatening the river system they depend on.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Siaran Akhbar21 April 2026 Sistem hak asasi manusia global kini berada di bawah tekanan yang belum pernah berlaku sebelum ini dengan keadaan di Malaysia turut menunjukkan kemunduran, kata Amnesty International Malaysia hari ini sempena pelancaran laporan tahunan State of the…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Press Release 21 April 2026 The global human rights system is under unprecedented strain, with the situation in Malaysia also backsliding, Amnesty International Malaysia said today, on the launch of its annual State of the World’s Human Rights report.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
The report documents human rights concerns during 2025 in 144 countries, connecting global and regional issues and looking to the future. Despite some positive changes to laws and policies in certain countries, human rights have been under attack across the world.
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Think LeftEN
PSM condemns the government’s decision to ban two historical non-fiction memoirs; those of Samsiah Fakeh and Comrade Asi (Rejimen 10). This ban is baffling, as these books have been in circulation for at least half a decade without issue.
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FugeeEN
At Fugee, we believe that education is the ultimate equalizer. Since 2009, Fugee School has been a sanctuary of learning, creativity, and hope for refugee children and youth in Malaysia.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote 8 April 2026 Responding to the arrest and detention of three activists following a peaceful protest calling for the arrest and investigation of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Azam Baki, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Freedom of…
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Think LeftEN
Donald Trump has shown time and again the bare face of Western imperialism. The bloodthirsty nature of the United States as never been clearer. This, of course, is nothing new.
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SUARAMEN
Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) condemns the arrest and detention of three activists - Hamdin Nordin, Ahsanul Akmal, and Muhammad Fakrurazzi - for their exercise of freedom of expression during the speech by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Azam Baki…
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Think LeftEN
For nearly 30 years, Prasarana Sdn. Bhd. has been appointed the responsibility over RapidKL, who oversees affairs of public transportation in the Klang Valley.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote 3 April 2026 Responding to the withdrawal of the government’s appeal in the Pastor Raymond Koh case, Amnesty International Malaysia said: “We welcome the government’s decision to withdraw its appeal in the Pastor Raymond Koh case as a small but important step towards…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
Deforestation in Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia © Albert Bansa / Friends of the Earth A new report by Friends of the Earth UK, RimbaWatch, and Earthsight confirms what we and our partners have been documenting for years: timber certification in Malaysia is failing to protect…
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SAVE RiversEN
(MIRI, March 24, 2026) – Residents of Sawa Ali are calling for urgent action to stop logging activities by Borneoland Timber Resources (BTR) in Block 24, a community forest reserve that serves as their primary source of livelihood.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
(MIRI, March 24, 2026) – Residents of Sawa Ali are calling for urgent action to stop logging activities by Borneoland Timber Resources (BTR) in Block 24, a community forest reserve that serves as their primary source of livelihood.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
By Peter Kallang, Founder of SAVE Rivers This month marks ten years since the Sarawak government formally shelved plans for the Baram Dam, a massive hydropower project that would have flooded 412 square kilometres of native customary lands and displaced some 20,000 people from…
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SAVE RiversEN
Peter Kallang This month marks ten years since the Sarawak government formally shelved plans for the Baram Dam, a massive hydropower project that would have flooded 412 square kilometres of native customary lands and displaced some 20,000 people from 30 villages in the Baram…
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SAVE RiversEN
Miri, March 12, 2026 — As the Sarawak government moves forward with requests for proposals (RFPs) for a new series of cascading hydropower dams across five major river systems, Indigenous leaders and civil society organisations are calling for full participation in decisions…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
As the Sarawak government moves forward with requests for proposals (RFPs) for a new series of cascading hydropower dams across five major river systems, Indigenous leaders and civil society organisations are calling for full participation in decisions that could reshape…
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SUARAMEN
Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) is alarmed by the arrest of at least six children under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 in February 2026
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Ombak RevolusiEN
The Sabah state elections have sent a shockwave through Malaysian politics – but they offer no way out for the working class of East Malaysia. Held on 29 November 2025, the vote was a decisive rebuke to peninsula-based parties, in what had been called a “must-win” election for…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote27 February 2026 Responding to the recent announcement in Parliament by the Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (Religious Affairs), Marhamah Rusdi, that the government has directed that the term “LGBT” be discontinued and replaced with “deviant culture” or…
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SAVE RiversEN
Miri, Sarawak — Indigenous community representatives in Sarawak have expressed concern regarding the confiscation of timber harvested for the construction of a family home, while destructive large-scale logging activities continue to be permitted.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
Miri, Sarawak — Indigenous community representatives in Sarawak have expressed concern regarding the confiscation of timber harvested for the construction of a family home, while destructive large-scale logging activities continue to be permitted.
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SUARAMEN
Memorandum ini dikemukakan susulan siri insiden kepolisan yang menimbulkan kebimbangan serius terhadap perlindungan hak asasi manusia, prinsip keadilan, serta tahap akauntabiliti dan profesionalisme pasukan keselamatan di Malaysia.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
Community leaders in Belaga are calling for a formal revenue-sharing mechanism that would ensure Indigenous communities directly benefit from the electricity generated by the Bakun Hydropower Project.
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SUARAMEN
Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) acknowledges Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution’s reasserted commitment to tabling amendments to the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) in the upcoming July/August parliamentary sitting
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SUARAMEN
Close the transparency and accountability gaps in deaths in custody
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FugeeEN
On January 17th, we gathered in our new Fugee space for an evening that felt both like a homecoming and a grand opening. The 2026 Fugee HiEd Scholarship Ceremony was a particularly special one; it marked our fifth anniversary, a five-year journey of turning the "dream" of higher…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
UPOV, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, is a global system of plant breeders’ rights. It gives legal monopoly rights to companies or institutions that develop “new” plant varieties.
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SUARAMEN
Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) condemns the detention of a 16-year-old under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 in Jitra, Kedah
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SAVE RiversEN
Penan Community of Sawa Ali Forces Temporary Stop to Borneoland Timber Resources’ Logging Activities Miri, Sarawak — Logging operations by Borneoland Timber Resources (“Borneoland”) in the highly contested Upper Baram region have been temporarily halted, marking a significant…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
Penan Community of Sawa Ali Forces Temporary Stop to Borneoland Timber Resources’ Logging Activities Miri, Sarawak — Logging operations by Borneoland Timber Resources (“Borneoland”) in the highly contested Upper Baram region have been temporarily halted.
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Fugee (YouTube)EN
In this conversation, Fugee Founder,Deborah Henry speaks with Lam Nguyen Phuong, a former refugee, philanthropist, and long-time friend of Fugee.Lam reflects
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SUARAMEN
We, the undersigned organisations and individuals, strongly condemn the Section 323 charge (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt) of one of the protesters and human rights defenders (HRD), Isa Hazmi Zulkifli.
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SAVE RiversEN
(Miri, Sarawak — December 18, 2025) Eleven Penan residents representing communities in Ulu Baram are weighing an appeal to the Malaysian Court of Appeal after the Miri High Court dismissed their challenge to logging licences issued by the Sarawak Forest Director and approved by…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
(Miri, Sarawak — December 18, 2025) Eleven Penan residents representing communities in Ulu Baram are weighing an appeal to the Malaysian Court of Appeal after the Miri High Court dismissed their challenge to logging licences issued by the Sarawak Forest Director and approved by…
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SUARAMEN
We, the undersigned civil society organisations and individuals, are gravely concerned with the shooting in Durian Tunggal, Melaka. We call for an independent and transparent investigation into the matter, and ensure any misconduct or criminal actions are dealt with swiftly in…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
It’s been a year of wins for The Borneo Project and our partners! From stopping destructive plantation expansion to securing the withdrawal of a major logging company from community forests, we’ve been pushing alongside Indigenous communities to defend the future of Borneo’s…
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FugeeEN
This year marks a monumental milestone for the Fugee family. We have successfully moved into a bigger and better space—a four-storey building that is already transforming the educational experience for refugee children in Malaysia.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote 12 December 2025 Responding to charges against eight men for offences including committing “acts of gross indecency with another person,” Rachel Chhoa-Howard, Regional Researcher at Amnesty International said: “Charges for engaging in consensual relations are deeply…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Amnesty International press release 10 December 2025 Against a backdrop of the spread of authoritarian practices, climate collapse and the erosion of international law, Amnesty International is launching its annual Write for Rights campaign on Human Rights Day (10 December) to…
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FugeeEN
This World Human Rights Day, Fugee HiEd and UNHCR’s Refugee Advisory Board are bringing Malaysian university students together to rethink how refugees can access higher education in Malaysia! More
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The Borneo ProjectEN
What: Malaysia has confirmed that palm oil companies operating on disputed or illegally occupied native customary rights (NCR) land can now have their Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification suspended or revoked.
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SAVE RiversEN
MIRI, Dec 8 — Long Ikang residents are fearful that the next episode of flooding during this monsoon period may see their longhouse swept into the Baram River just metres away, said Peter Kallang.
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SUARAMEN
2025 developments and trends examined in this overview suggest constrained and uneven progress in human rights and governance
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote 3 December 2025 Responding to the government’s announcement of plans to introduce a blanket social media ban for children under 16 years old, Kiran Kaur, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Freedom of Expression Campaigner, said: Background On 23 November 2025, the…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote 2 December 2025 Responding to news of over 200 individuals arrested in two police raids targeting people perceived to be members of the LGBTI community, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Research & Advocacy Officer, Nicole Fong, said: “Amnesty International Malaysia…
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SAVE RiversEN
A group that represents the majority of Long Semiyang has taken a decisive stand today by lodging a police report at the Miri Central Police Station against Borneoland Resources Sdn Bhd, condemning the company’s logging activities in their Native Customary Rights (NCR) land.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
MIRI: A group that represents the majority of Long Semiyang has taken a decisive stand today by lodging a police report at the Miri Central Police Station against Borneoland Timber Resources Sdn Bhd, condemning the company’s logging activities in their Native Customary Rights…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
KUCHING, 26th November: A delegation of Sarawak Indigenous Peoples under Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS) organised a march on Monday to handover the Sarawak Native Rights Memorandum 2025 to Tan Sri Datuk Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, the Speaker of the State Legislative…
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SAVE RiversEN
KUCHING, 26th Nov: A delegation of Sarawak Indigenous Peoples under Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS) organised a march on Monday to handover the Sarawak Native Rights Memorandum 2025 to Tan Sri Datuk Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly.
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FugeeEN
A new needs assessment by Fugee Org, "Striving for Education in Unreasonable Circumstances," delivers a stark analysis of the crisis facing Malaysia's estimated 59,250 refugee children.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
While the Sarawak government pushes AI and “digital transformation,” rural communities still have to fight for basic infrastructure like electricity. Photo courtesy of TONIBUNG.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
Dear Friends, As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about what it means to do this work in a place where the challenges never seem to end. Plantations continue to expand, logging companies push deeper into forests, and communities face immense pressure on their lands and…
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SUARAMEN
We call on the police to immediately drop the Section 233 probe against Fahmi. In the context of the Sabah state elections, authorities must not chill civic discourse: voters especially youth—need unimpeded access to non-partisan civic education to make informed choices
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Photojournalist Sai Zaw Thaike was arrested and sentenced to 20 years in prison with hard labour for reporting on the aftermath of a cyclone in Myanmar. Sign the petition and demand that Myanmar’s military immediately release Sai Zaw. What’s the problem?
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Right now, people displaced by drought-induced famine across Madagascar need urgent humanitarian assistance, but the government is failing them. Sign the petition and demand that the government do more to help those facing hunger, homelessness and crisis. What’s the problem?
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Sonia is a lawyer who has dedicated her life to defending human rights in Tunisia. She is currently imprisoned and faces many years behind bars. Her crime? Speaking out against racism and inhumane prison conditions. Sign the petition and demand her release now.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
wRITE FOR rIGHTS Write a letter, change a life Every year, Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign brings people from around the world together to fight for justice and dignity and to build a shared future.
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FugeeEN
Our popular "Cookies 4 Fugee" fundraiser is back, bringing you irresistible chocolate chip cookies while supporting a vital cause: the higher education of refugee students. At Fugee HiEd, we believe every young person deserves the chance to pursue their dreams through education.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
Global alliance urges Dutch Government to reconsider endorsement of controversial timber certification scheme KUALA LUMPUR, 18 November 2025 – A coalition of Malaysian and international NGOs has released a memorandum in response to the recent TPAC report on the Malaysian Timber…
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SAVE RiversEN
Director of Forests cancels Osaka Metropolitan University talk to avoid answering questions over deforestation – as Sarawak Premier receives Japan’s top honour for “environmental leadership” Osaka, Japan – 12 November 2025 – At a press conference in Osaka today, Indigenous…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Press release 15 November 2025 On Monday, 17 November 2025, the family of the late Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, in collaboration with Sebaran Kasih, Amnesty International Malaysia, Victory City Church, and The NeoKeleLims, will host the launch of “See My Heart”, a song and music…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote 14 November 2025 Responding to the mass arrests of at least 22 human rights defenders and residents during the demolition operations in Kampung Papan, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Campaigner, Qistina Johari, said: “Activists should not be dragged into police…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote 13 November 2025 Following the government’s announcement that a comprehensive study on the total abolition of the death penalty will begin in January 2026, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Research and Advocacy Officer, Nicole Fong, said: “This review has been a long…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
(Miri, Sarawak — November 13, 2025) The repeated postponement of the court ruling on logging activities in the Data Bila area continues to generate dissatisfaction among local villagers and plaintiffs, who have been awaiting resolution of their customary land claims and…
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SUARAMEN
The arrests three individuals are unnecessary and unlawful and the undersigned organisations demand immediate and unconditional release. We further call on the Selangor state government to intervene and ensure that the demolition is halted, with no further forced evictions…
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SAVE RiversEN
Kuala Lumpur / Tokyo, 10 November 2025 — A coalition of civil society organizations has called on the Government of Japan to immediately suspend funding for International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) projects in Sarawak, Malaysia, following serious allegations of human…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
Director of Forests cancels Osaka Metropolitan University talk to avoid answering questions over deforestation — as Sarawak Premier receives Japan’s top honour for “environmental leadership” Osaka, Japan – 12 November 2025 — At a press conference in Osaka today, Indigenous…
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The Borneo ProjectEN
Kuala Lumpur / Tokyo — A coalition of civil society organizations has called on the Government of Japan to immediately suspend funding for International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) projects in Sarawak, Malaysia, following serious human rights concerns, allegations of…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Responding to the deaths of refugees and migrants on a boat that sank off the coast of Malaysia, Amnesty International’s Myanmar Researcher Joe Freeman said: “This latest tragedy at sea in Southeast Asia once again lays bare the deadly risks faced by Rohingya Muslims who attempt…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote7 November 2025 Responding to the Malaysian High Court ruling that the government and police were responsible for the enforced disappearances of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Research and Advocacy Officer, Nicole Fong, said…
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FugeeEN
We are excited to announce two major collaborations with incredible homegrown Malaysian brands: The Serai Group and Coffeeboy Club, that make supporting refugee empowerment as easy as ordering your favorite drink, whether you're sitting down for a family meal or grabbing a quick…
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SAVE RiversEN
Community Blockade BELAGA, Sarawak — Indigenous communities in Sarawak have won a major victory in their campaign to stop deforestation on their native lands.
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The Borneo ProjectEN
BELAGA, Sarawak — Indigenous communities in Sarawak have won a major victory in their campaign to stop deforestation on their native lands. After clearing over 1,000 hectares of natural forest for oil palm in the last year, Urun Plantations Sdn Bhd has committed to a moratorium…
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SUARAMEN
The ambush arrest of student activist Sudirman Arshad under the Sedition Act and Section 509 of the Penal Code —despite a prior arrangement to present himself for questioning on 1 November—is not only an abuse of power but a breach of due process that undermines the rule of law.
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FugeeEN
At Fugee School, our mission goes beyond academic education; it’s about nurturing an environment where every child feels secure, respected, and understood. We firmly believe that a child’s right to a safe space is non-negotiable.
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SAVE RiversEN
New evidence confirms that Sime Darby (SD) Guthrie continues to be implicated in deforestation in Sarawak, despite its sustainability commitments and international obligations.
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FugeeEN
At Fugee.org, we believe that dignity starts with an opportunity. For refugee children and youth in Malaysia, who are currently denied legal access to employment, healthcare, and formal education, that opportunity is often locked behind systemic barriers.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote10 October 2025 On the 2025 World Day Against the Death Penalty, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Interim Executive Director Vilasini Vijandran said: “Pannir Selvam’s funeral today should never have taken place.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote7 October 2025 Responding to the arrest of seven individuals for allegedly “seditious” posts on TikTok and Facebook, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Freedom of Expression Campaigner, Kiran Kaur said: “Seven people have just been arrested for posting online — a stance…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Responding to the Singapore government scheduling the execution of Malaysian national Pannir Selvam Pranthaman for Wednesday 8 October, Amnesty International’s Death Penalty Advisor Chiara Sangiorgio said: “The Singapore government must immediately halt the execution of Pannir…
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SAVE RiversEN
Ulu Baram Protecting Indigenous rights and world-class heritage requires openness, not silence In 2016, the people of Baram showed the true power of democracy.
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SAVE RiversEN
CSO Platform for Reform expresses deep concern over the recent imposition of official approval requirements for NGO engagement with communities in Upper Baram.
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SUARAMEN
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, express serious concerns over the violations of privacy, dignity, and due process of two human rights defenders (HRD) who were arrested at a Palestine solidarity protest outside the US embassy on 2 October 2025.
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Joint Press Statement2 October 2025 We, the undersigned organisations, strongly condemn the arrest of two protesters during a spontaneous, peaceful protest held outside the US Embassy at noon today in response to Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and the…
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SAVE RiversEN
Malaysian Human Rights Commission SUHAKAM stopped by Sarawak government from visiting Penan village of Ba Data Bila, drawing criticism from local activists.
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SUARAMEN
We, the undersigned organisations, strongly condemn the arrest of two protesters during a spontaneous, peaceful protest held outside the US Embassy at noon today in response to Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and the detention of hundreds of activists…
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SAVE RiversEN
UN timber body loses key member state after Malaysia project failure. “ITTO is no longer a credible institution when it comes to forest conservation and sustainable tropical forestry”, says BMF director Lukas Straumann. (Bern/yokohama).
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Ombak RevolusiEN
Across Sabah, the streets have turned black. What started as hometown outrage in Sipitang became hundreds gathering in Kota Kinabalu. Before long, tens of thousands were marching and rallying across Sabah for a young girl whose life was cut short.
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Ombak RevolusiEN
A new trade war is unfolding between the United States and China – and once again, Southeast Asia is one of its battlegrounds. For the workers and youth of Malaysia and Singapore, this is not a chess match between distant powers, but a struggle over jobs, futures, and…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Amnesty International and the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network condemn in the strongest terms the execution in Singapore of Malaysian national Datchinamurthy a/l Kataiah on 25 September 2025 and are alarmed at the continued violations of international human rights law and…
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Amnesty MalaysiaEN
Media Quote18 September 2025 Responding to reports that police will summon individuals from University of Malaya Association of New Youth (UMANY) as part of an investigation over a statement calling for the abolition of the national matriculation programme, Amnesty International…
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SAVE RiversEN
Global campaign launched to save Malaysian Borneo’s last primary rainforests – Sarawak Premier Abang Johari under fire over ties to Malaysian timber tycoon (Miri, Sarawak) A newly released video by Swiss NGO Bruno Manser Fonds reveals alarming deforestation in the heart of…
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SAVE RiversEN
This is in response for the recent press release issued by the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) published in the Dayak Daily article on 4th September. FDS’s counsel has falsely accused that SAVE Rivers is “a private limited company with profitable motives, self-proclaiming to be…
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SUARAMEN
*The Malay translation of this statement is available below, following the English version. Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) condemns the police handling of student activist Aliefah as an abuse of power and a breach of due process. Aliefah's arrest was wholly unnecessary.
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SAVE RiversEN
BARAM, MIRI: A delegation of community members from Long Kawa, Long Pelutan, Ba’ Taha, and more expressed their concern and resistance to the Tutoh Cascading Dam project during a prayer and blessing ceremony in Long Kevok on 25th August.
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SAVE RiversEN
Letter to Premier and Ministers alleges contraventions of Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil standards, land rights, and lease conditions The Penan and Kenyah Indigenous communities of Long Urun, Belaga have issued an urgent call to the Sarawak Premier, key state department heads…
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SUARAMEN
Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) mengalu-alukan penegasan Perdana Menteri bahawa orang awam mempunyai hak untuk berhimpun secara aman di hadapan Parlimen. Pendiran yang jelas ini menegaskan bahawa perhimpunan aman adalah satu hak perlembagaan — bukan satu kesulitan logistik — dan…
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SUARAMEN
*The Malay translation of this statement is available below, following the English version. Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) strongly condemns the arrest of Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) Deputy Chairperson S. Arutchelvan (“Arul”) under Sections 353 and 427 of the Penal Code.
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SUARAMEN
*The Malay translation of this statement is available below, following the English version. Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) condemns the
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SUARAMEN
Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) is gravely concerned by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia’s (SUHAKAM) hesitation to lodge police reports against prison officers who have lied under oath during SUHAKAM’s ongoing public inquiry into the 17 January assault at Taiping Prison…
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FugeeEN
Navigating your educational and career pathways can be challenging, especially as a young refugee or stateless person. At Fugee, we are committed to providing the guidance and opportunities you need to build a successful future.
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FugeeEN
On the 21st and 22nd of June 2025, Fugee was honored to participate in Stand With Myanmar 2025, a vibrant two-day event held at The GoDown Arts Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
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SAVE RiversEN
Indigenous Women Unite in Solidarity for Annual Empowerment Workshop MIRI – SAVE Rivers and Keruan, two NGOs based in Miri recently held their Third (3rd) Women Empowerment Workshop on 19th-22nd June at Dynasty Hotel and it successfully drew 60 participants from Upper Baram.
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FugeeEN
World Refugee Day is almost here, and we're incredibly excited to invite you to join Fugee at two powerful events dedicated to raising awareness, fostering empathy, and celebrating the resilience of refugee communities in Malaysia!
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FugeeEN
Applications for the 2026 Fugee HiEd Scholarship will be accepted from June 2, 2025, to July 28, 2025. This initiative provides a vital pathway for refugee students to pursue their academic aspirations and build sustainable futures, which are otherwise largely inaccessible to…
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SAVE RiversEN
Government policy change over logging core protection zone is the real reason for the termination of the ITTO-supported Upper Baram Forest Area (UBFA) in Malaysian Borneo Swiss NGO Bruno Manser Fonds (BMF) today denied allegations made by Sarawak Deputy Minister Len Talif Salleh…
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SAVE RiversEN
Indigenous communities allege oil palm expansion without consent, deforestation, and environmental harm BELAGA, SARAWAK – Indigenous Penan and Kenyah communities from the Upper Belaga River have lodged a formal complaint against Urun Plantations Sdn.
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SAVE RiversEN
Almost three years after complaint submission by civil society, Forest Stewardship Council validates allegations against Malaysian logging giant. [SARAWAK / MALAYSIA] – The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the world’s leading forest and timber certification body, has confirmed…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia responsible for 91% of executions States weaponizing death penalty against protesters and ethnic groups Rise in drug-related executions in violation of human rights News analysis Global facts and figures Regional facts and figures Global executions…
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FugeeEN
In an effort to expand medical accessibility to the refugee community, Fugee Org has strengthened its commitment to refugee healthcare by collaborating with Doctors on Ground to organise a medical outreach programme for refugees. More
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SAVE RiversEN
Ensure Rights Protections for Indigenous Peoples (Miri) – Malaysia should move swiftly to strengthen its proposed National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights by ensuring that its key provisions are enforceable, a coalition of three Indigenous, human rights, and…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Amnesty International Malaysia is greatly alarmed at the scheduling of the execution of Malaysian Pannir Selvam Pranthaman in Singapore on Thursday 20 February.
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FugeeEN
The Grey Box at GMBB KL buzzed with energy and inspiration on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, as Fugee HiEd hosted the Spotlight: Breaking Boundaries, Amplifying Voices open mic event.
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FugeeEN
Fugee is set to organise a special event, Spotlight: Breaking Boundaries, Amplifying Voices, featuring refugee youth talents in Malaysia! Happening on January 18th 2025 at The Grey Box, GMBB Kuala Lumpur, this open mic event is a platform for refugee youth in Malaysia to express…
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FugeeEN
As we approach the end of the year, we’re excited to reflect on an eventful and enriching school term at Fugee! Over the past few months, Fugee has been deeply involved in expanding our programmes. Check out what’s been happening at Fugee! More
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Ombak RevolusiEN
The Malaysian ‘unity’ government, under the leadership of Anwar Ibrahim, has now been in power for nearly two years. The watchword of Anwar and Pakatan Harapan (PH), the largest coalition in parliament, has been reformasi – cleaning up corruption in politics, ‘strengthening…
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Ombak RevolusiEN
Originally published on 31 August 2007. Today, August 31, Malaysia celebrates half a century of independence from British colonial rule. In 1957, the Federation of Malaya, later renamed Malaysia, was born out of the national liberation struggle, pushed by the Malayan Communist…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Responding to last night’s fatal shooting of Malay Muslim human rights defender Roning Dolah in Thailand’s insurgency-ridden southern border region, Amnesty International’s Thailand Researcher Chanatip Tatiyakaroonwong said: “This tragic incident highlights the dangers faced by…
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Fugee (YouTube)EN
Fugee partnered with INtuition, a learning centre that organically nurtures its students’ natural curiosity and desire to learn by instilling in them greater
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Fugee (YouTube)EN
In 2008, when Deborah was completing a documentary with UNHCR, she met with a Somali refugee family. Of the four children in the family all were of school go
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Fugee (YouTube)EN
After launching the program in 2021, Fugee awarded 5 refugee youths with the HiEd Scholarship. The award covered financial and career development benefits. O
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Following considerable political uncertainty and a decline in the human rights situation in the country, Malaysia’s next government must make the respect and protection of human rights a priority, Amnesty International said before nationwide elections this weekend.
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FugeeEN
A few days ago there was a string of media articles which highlighted that the Malaysian National Security suggested shutting down the UNHCR office in Malaysia to manage refugees themselves.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Responding to the announcement that Malaysia’s Cabinet has decided to work towards abolishing the mandatory death penalty, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Executive Director Katrina Jorene Maliamauv said: “We applaud the government’s decision to abolish the mandatory death…
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
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Fugee (YouTube)EN
This project aims to provide financial support to 5 deserving refugee youth living in Malaysia, who could never afford to, the chance to pursue their higher
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
The resignation of Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin follows months of political turmoil, economic hardship and a dramatic deterioration in human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and assembly, Amnesty International said today.
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Ombak RevolusiEN
Malaysia’s intensifying social and political crisis has reached a new height. Weeks of chaotic infighting within the ruling coalition, which have involved the monarch, led to the de facto collapse of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s majority in parliament.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
More than a year since the first cases of COVID-19 emerged from Wuhan, China, the world remains in the grips of a pandemic that has blindsided governments, caused unimaginable damage to communities, business and everyday life, and infected more than 153,000,000 people worldwide.
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Fugee (YouTube)EN
Established in 2009, Fugee School remains the heart of the organisation, it was born to address the gap in providing four children from the Somali refugee co
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Amnesty International Malaysia is aghast at the Malaysian government’s planned efforts with the Myanmar military to deport 1,200 people back to Myanmar on 23 February 2021.
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Fugee (YouTube)EN
University isn't for everyone, but the choice to study should be. But for most refugees in Malaysia, the door to higher education is closed.Fugee launched it
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
By Sara Vida Coumans, Amnesty International’s Global Youth Manager The COVID-19 pandemic has hit young people hard, disrupting education, putting their jobs at risk and making their futures uncertain.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Responding to news that 26 Rohingya refugees previously feared drowned off the resort island of Langkawi, Malaysia, have been found alive on the island of Rebak Besar following a search yesterday, Rachel Chhoa-Howard, Amnesty International’s Malaysia Researcher said: “While this…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Responding to news that a Malaysian court ruled today to set aside the penalty of three strokes of the cane against 27 Rohingya men, Rachel Chhoa-Howard, Amnesty International’s Malaysia Researcher said: “Today’s decision reverses a cruel and inhumane sentence that should never…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
The Malaysian authorities must immediately abandon plans to whip at least 20 Rohingya men who are being punished simply for trying to seek safety. The government should release all other jailed Rohingya refugees – including women and children – who have been unlawfully singled…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Changes in Malaysia’s government must spur, not stall, human rights reforms, including efforts to establish an independent police commission, Amnesty International said today.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
After hundreds of Rohingya people died at sea in 2015, regional leaders pledged to “learn from past crises” and not repeat the same catastrophic mistakes. But as boats remain stranded yet again, it appears those governments have learned nothing.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Responding to reports that the Malaysian authorities are planning to send 269 Rohingya people back into exile on dangerous open waters after they had landed on the island of Langkawi, Amnesty International’s Researcher on Refugee and Migrant Rights, Anna Shea, said: “It is…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
On 2 June 2020, Malaysian police dispersed a peaceful picket against a hospital cleaning services company. Picketers’ complaints included allegations of unfair treatment of union members and insufficient PPE for cleaners.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
The Malaysian authorities should ensure that the 202 Rohingya people found adrift off the country’s coast are spared the risk of mass infection in detention facilities, said Amnesty International Malaysia today.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
The investigation of more than 20 peaceful protesters after they held two demonstrations in Malaysia over the weekend is an alarming sign of the new government’s attitude towards human rights, Amnesty International said today.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Responding to news that Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has resigned but will stay on for an interim period to oversee the formation of a new government at the request of the King, Amnesty International’s Regional Director Nicholas Bequelin said: “Changes in government in…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Malaysia’s new government still has a long way to go to fulfil its agenda of human rights reform, despite some notable achievements during its first 100 days in power, said Amnesty International.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Responding to yesterday’s sentencing of two women to six strokes of caning and a fine of RM 3,300 after they were convicted of attempting to have sexual relations in Terengganu state, Gwen Lee, Amnesty International Malaysia’s Interim Executive Director said: “This deeply cruel…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Following the news that two portraits of LGBTI activists were removed from public display at the George Town Festival in Penang on the orders of the country’s Religious Minister, Rachel Chhoa-Howard, Amnesty International’s Malaysia Researcher, said: “The removal of these…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Responding to news that the Malaysian authorities have acquitted and dropped all sedition charges against political cartoonist Zulkiflee Anwar “Zunar” Ulhaque, lawmaker R. Sivarasa and civil rights lawyer N.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Malaysia’s first change in government for almost 60 years presents a historic opportunity to break with the human rights violations of the past, Amnesty International said as the poll result was declared today.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Malaysia’s next government must put human rights at the heart of its policies and avoid repressive tactics like those that have marked the general election build-up, Amnesty International said ahead of polling day on 9 May.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Reacting to the news that the Malaysian lawmakers approved the “fake news” bill on Monday, James Gomez, Amnesty International’s Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, said: “The Malaysian lawmakers didn’t wait long to pass a vaguely worded, catch-all bill that can be – and…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Reacting to the news that the Malaysian government has tabled a vaguely-defined bill in parliament ostensibly outlawing “fake news”, which could land those found guilty with a 10-year prison term, James Gomez, Amnesty International’s Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia must take a strong stand against ongoing crimes against humanity targeting Rohingya in Myanmar as they meet this weekend, Amnesty International said.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
The Malaysian authorities must immediately release a distinguished Bangladeshi human rights activist and former prisoner of conscience and allow him to speak at and participate in a conference on the death penalty, Amnesty International said today.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
This year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) marks 50 years of its existence. The region is a source of envy when it comes to economic progress, boasting the highest levels of economic growth seen anywhere outside China and India.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
Following the Malaysian authorities’ release of Maria Chin Abdullah, co-chair of the Bersih 2.0 coalition of electoral reform organizations, Josef Benedict, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, said: “Maria Chin’s release ahead of her…
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
In response to today’s government raid on the offices of Malaysian media outlet Malaysiakini, Josef Benedict, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for South East Asia and the Pacific, said: “This unwarranted attack is an insult to freedom of expression and the latest example…
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
One bus load of (self-paying) Temiar will be in the Kota Baru High Court on Monday 30 May 2016, for the start of the land rights case of Pos Belatim in the Gua Musang district of Kelantan.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
On the occasion of International Women’s Day today, 8 March 2016, The Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact joins hands with women and men across the globe in the spirit of solidarity in advancing gender equality and social justice for all
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
Spirit carvings of the Mah Meri of Malaysia by Peter Crowe Full colour coffee-table book on the spirit carvings of the Mah Meri – and the carvers and their carving heritage. 254 pages. 20cm X 27cm (8 inches x 10 inches).
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
Like previous years, 2015 had been an eventful one, both for the Orang Asli and for us at COAC. There were many things that broke our hearts or stirred up anger and frustration in us – like the damage done by the floods in January, the treatment of Orang Asli schoolchildren in…
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
The grounds of judgment in the land rights case of the Semai of Kampung Senta in Bidor, Perak against a corporation and the state government can be viewed at this link: Kampung Senta High Court judgment Keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi Ipoh dalam kes Kamoung Orang Asli-Semai di Kampung…
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
Masalah keracunan di Kampung Angkek-Podek, RPS Kuala Betis, Gua Musang, masih menjadi persoalan pelbagai pihak. Kes yang dipercayai keracunan sumber air telah pun masuk minggu kedua.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
A community learning centre for the Semai Orang Asli in Kampung Tual near Raub, Pahang, run by Orang Asli teachers, is successfully educating children and the community, writes Suzanna Pillay.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
On the day the 4 Temiar children were being buried in Kampung Penad we were in Kuantan effecting the return of the last of 18 Temiar youths, 5 of them female, in a case of labour-trading that fringes on human trafficking.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
By Anna Shea, Amnesty International’s Refugee Researcher @AnnaLucyShea “They threw us in the sea. We had to swim for hours – if we tried to hold on to the ship they would beat us.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
The Ipoh High Court affirmedon 30 September 2015 that the Semai of Kampung Senta in Bidor, Perak enjoyed native title rights to their tanah adat (customary lands) under common law.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
Lawyers Lyn-Ni and Merie discussing the Mengkapor case with two of the Semaq Beri plaintiffs. The past week saw a flurry of court-related matters and activities involving Orang Asli cases in which COAC was directly involved in. The following is brief update on them.
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It’s been a month now that the 7 Temiar children have gone missing. Despite the search by the parents and villagers, as well as by the Army and the local volunteer reserve corps (RELA), there has been no positive evidence of them having been lost or moving around in the forests…
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Jia Sheng (at right) with fellow intern Jia Shern (middle) and JOAS staff Yein in COAC’s office. Fong Jia Sheng COAC Intern (July-August 2015) 17 September 2015 Over the course of two months as an intern at the Center for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC), I have learned a lot.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
Masyarakat Orang Asli di Kelantan amat kecewa dengan slogan dan cara perhimpunan Baju Merah yang diketegorikan sebagai tidak menghormati hak dan sensitiviti kaum yang lain di negara ini.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
During this year’s village-level celebration of the World Indigenous Day, the young Jakuns of Kampung Peta, on the eastern border of the Endau-Rompin National Park in Johor, decided to go back to the old days and reenact how their forefathers dressed then.
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Amnesty International (Malaysia)EN
The gathering pace of the Malaysian authorities’ far-reaching crackdown on human rights defenders, the media and opposition politicians in the wake of a corruption scandal allegedly involving Prime Minister Najib Razak is alarming and must end immediately, Amnesty International…
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
A Selangor State Government staff had to have three stiches on his head after an attack by an encroacher on the customary lands of the Mah Meri in Pulau Carey.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
Unhappy with the way the case of the beaten schoolgirl was being handled by the school, several parents called for a PIBG (or Parents-Teachers’ Association) meeting. The school authorities agreed to have it at 10am on Thursday, 9 July 2015.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
We were in Kampung Mengkapor, Pahang on Wednesday 8 July 2015 to gather further evidence from their oral tradition in preparation for the expert report to be submitted to the Kuantan High Court.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
The head of the family group in the Batu 10 Gunong Arong settlement has been asked to relocate to the nearby Orang Asli settlement of Kampung Labong, Mersing.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
2nd July is the birthday of Dr. Bolton, the one who introduced modern healthcare to the Orang Asli in the 1950s, and trained Orang Asli as paramedics when the Gombak Orang Asli Hospital was established in 1960. He died in 2006 at the age of 82.
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[English translation follows the Malay text.] Berdasarkan temubual dan laporan dari lapangan, Pengurus Projek JOAS Koong Hui Yein mefailkan timeline dan update berikut pada 30 Jun 2015, jam 6 petang: 15hb Jun 2015 Masa itu 3 orang budak, termasuk Siti bermain di tepi kereta…
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
Accused of stealing some money from a teacher, a Standard 4 Temiar schoolgirl was tied up and beaten by three teachers at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Betis on 15 June 2015. She was also kicked. Her body had numerous bruises on her face, arms and thigh.
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
Leaders and representatives of the Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia, JOAS, had a briefing session for Members of Parliament on 17 June 2014. Although all parliamentarians were invited, the 20 who attended the briefing were mainly from the PKR component parties and the sole…
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
While the general public has been very sympathetic to the plight of the 50 Jakuns whose homes were demolished by the authorities on 2 June 2015, there have been negative rumblings of them being recent migrants to the area, of their ‘stubbornness’ not to resettle in a…
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
Robbi Sapingi was an active member of pr gompito, the community organization of Kampung Kiau Nuluh on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu. PR Gompito is a member of the Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS).
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
Basic comforts: Kuala Koh village head Hamdan (right) in a makeshift shelter in the village with his son Ramli (left). Loh Foong Fong Sunday Star | 7 June 2015 IF there is one thing that the indigenous people or orang asal want to know, it is whether their communal forest land…
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
Broken homes: A child crying in the middle of the village houses that were torn down by the authorities in Gunung Arong, Mersing, Johor. Photos by Tolo Lee (DAP-Mersing) By Loh Foon Fong & Kathleen Ann Kili The Star | 4 June 2015 A group of Orang Asli women were about to start…
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Center for Orang Asli ConcernsEN
The Public Health Unit of the Orang Asli Hospital in Gombak held a course for Health Ministry personnel who service the Orang Asli community. The workshop was held at the Hotel Seri Malaysia in Genting Highlands from 27-29 May 2015 with the theme, “Memahami factor-faktor penentu…
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Ombak RevolusiEN
Peace and harmony – the crown jewels of any ruling class in every epoch. On July 9th, a 50-thousand strong demonstration in the heart of Kuala Lumpur robbed the Malaysian ruling class of this peace and harmony.
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Nothing matches that combination.