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Having Lost Its Way, Umno Could Be Toast In The Next Polls!
Minority Under-Representation: Wrong Solution For Correctly Diagnosed Problem
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia:We refer to the verbal proposal of Arau MP Shahidan Kassim to introduce “group representation constituencies” to increase the representation of ethnic minorities in the House of Representatives.
A Nusantara, Multicultural And Liberal Malaysia – The Narrative To Counter 3Rs
KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia: HAPPY 60th Independence Day to the people and the government of Sarawak.
Logging Activities In Ulu Baram Will Devastate Environment And Indigenous Communities
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-Logging activities in Ulu Baram will have devastating environmental consequences and severely impact the surrounding indigenous communities, say 47 organisations through a joint statement initiated by B.E.A.CC.H. and the CSO Platform for Reform Sarawak Chapter.
NGOs Like Lions Play Crucial Role In Social Sustenance
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-Civil governmental organisations like the Lions Clubs have a very crucial role to play in the sustenance of society at large.
When Orang Asli Cultural Traditions Are Reduced To Mere Artefacts
KUALA LUMUR, Malaysia--In what seemed like an attempt to appease angry and horrified Orang Asli communities who opposed a planned construction of the Nenggeri hydroelectric dam in Gua Musang, Kelantan, Tenaga Nasional general manager for Kelantan and Terengganu Mustaphakamal Yaakob reportedly stated that the electric utility company would build a mini gallery in which salvaged indigenous cultural artefacts from the affected areas would be collected and displayed for public viewing.
Malaysia Labelled As “Partly Free” In 2022 Annual Freedom House Index
BANGKOK, Thailand--The annual Washington based Freedom House survey and country ranking of countries civil liberties and political rights labelled Malaysia as “partly free” again this year. The ranking is based upon a number of numerical ratings and descriptive texts for each country. The 2022 edition covers developments in 195 countries and 15 territories from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.
The Lost Malaysian Dream: The Struggle To Revive Multi-Culturalism
BANGKOK, Thailand--The Tourism Malaysian highlights Malaysia’s ethnic diversity as a unique strength. The website proudly espouses Malaysia as the only “one place where all the colours, flavours and sights of Asia come together.”
Hentikan Gangguan Dan Ugutan Undang-Undang Terhadap Pembela Alam Sekitar!
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--Memandangkan pelbagai gangguan baru-baru ini dan ugutan undang-undang ke atas pembela alam sekitar yang menentang eksploitasi sumber asli serta tindak balas yang lemah terhadap kejadian banjir di Pahang baru-baru ini, Gabungan Darurat Iklim Malaysia (GDIMY) menuntut kerajaan dari semua peringkat dan pihak berkuasa untuk segera menghentikan ugutan terhadap pembela alam sekitar dan dan wartawan.
Urgent Need To Manage Human Tiger Conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--WWF-Malaysia is deeply saddened by the recent tragic incident in Kampung Sau, Gua Musang, where Anek bin Along, a 59 year old orang asli villager was attacked and killed by a tiger.
Over 40 Malaysian Civil Groups Demand Independent Investigation Into MACC Crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--Given the current controversy over the shareholdings in MACC chief Azam Baki’s name, we, the undersigned civil society organisations, demand:
"Message for International Human Rights Day"
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--“There’s no national interest here, only national embarrassment”: this popped into my mind as I sat contemplating International Human Rights Day.
All parties in Borneo should press Putrajaya to drop appeal on Allah
PSM: The core of Malaysia’s socialist led third force
PM setuju laksana reformasi kerana terdesak
More than 150,000 Malaysians opposed decision to Degazette KLNFR
Lebih 150,000 Rakyat Malaysia Menolak Keputusan Penyahwartaan HSKLU
NGOs Demand Selangor Government Stop Encroachment of Batu Caves Reserve
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia--We, the undersigned NGOs and concerned citizens are shocked by recent open burning next to Batu Caves limestone hill.
PHSKLU Welcomes Selangor Government's Decision To Revoke Degazettement Of Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR)
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia--The Pertahankan Hutan Simpan Kuala Langat Utara (PHSKLU) Coalition welcomes the decision of the Selangor state government to revoke the degazettement of the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR).