ARTICLE 19 and CIVICUS examines the Perikatan Nasional government's record on fundamental freedoms during its first year in power.
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Diskusi ini tampil membawakan pakar kriminoligi Dr Haezreena Begum dan bekas anggota polis Tuan Mohd Ali Amir Batcha untuk membincangkan tentang isu gangguan seksual dan Prosedur Operasi Standart (SOP) polis sewaktu sekatan jalan raya.
Radzi Razak, a journalist and spokesperson of Gerakan Media Merdeka (GERAMM) speaks with Norman Goh on this episode of Bicara Minggu Ini.
Press Statement by Justice for Sisters (JFS) on the prosecution of Sajat by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) for insulting Islam and wearing female attire.
Press statement by The LGBTQ+++++ Network in Malaysia on the Federal Court decision on the review of Section 28 of the Selangor Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 1995.
The Civil Society Cluster on Freedom of Expression [and the endorsing organizations] is extremely concerned at the implications of the Malaysian Federal Court decision on 19 February 2021 holding Malaysiakini guilty of contempt of court in relation to third party comments on their news site.
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has launched the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDigital) with the aim to develop digital infrastructure and capacity by 2030. We speak with Khairil Yusof to take a look at the key initiatives of this blueprint.
Press release by Article 19 on the conviction of Malaysiakini on contempt of court charges.
On 13 February, Malaysia’s Court of Appeal took an important step to defend the right to freedom of expression and the right freedom of religion or belief by overturning a ban on three books published by a think tank promoting moderate Islam
Freedom of Association and the Regulatory Framework for Civil Society Organisations in Malaysia
Press Statement by Justice for Sisters (JFS) on the is extremely concerned by the continuous and escalating discriminatory statements against trans and LGBT persons by Ministers at the Prime Minister’s Department.
Sisters in Islam (SIS) unequivocally object the amendment of the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 or Act 355 (RUU355) to provide heavier punishments on lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBTQ).
The Malaysian government’s use of blasphemy provisions to censor discourse about Islam and other religions does not comply with international freedom of expression law and standards. Article 19 has prepared a briefing paper setting out the international law and standards relating to blasphemy provisions.
On a daily basis, LGBTQI people face an extremely hostile environment in Malaysia. Malaysia’s laws criminalise individuals based on their identity and personal choices, placing them at risk of violence, arrest, and harassment.
Press Statement by Gerakan Media Merdeka (Geramm) on the rising number of Covid-19 infections
Sisters in Islam (SIS) membantah keras pelantikan wakil rakyat Arau, Datuk Shahidan Kassim sebagai anggota jawatankuasa pilihan khas parlimen (Parliament Select Committee) berkenaan hal ehwal wanita dan kanak-kanak dan pembangunan sosial.
Kritikan atau aduan “scam poligami” dalam isu ini merujuk kepada penyalahgunaan kuasa dan peruntukan undang-undang yang sedia ada bagi membenarkan poligami, bukan pada poligami itu sendiri. Pendapat yang mengatakan bahawa memudahkan poligami itu adalah sesuatu yang lebih baik menimbulkan beberapa persoalan. Adakah poligami akan terus dibenarkan untuk memudahkan sesuatu yang baik walaupun tanpa mengikuti syarat undang-undang? Memudahkan poligami ini ‘lebih baik’ untuk siapa?
Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) is launching our Human Rights Report 2020 Overview on 9 December 2020, on the eve of Human Rights Day for the year.
Sisters in Islam publishes a book that calls for the end of child marriage in Malaysia
The world was once again shocked by terrorist attacks in France, namely the killing of the teacher Samuel Paty in connection with his use of caricatures of the Prophet during a classroom lesson and the knife attacks at a church in Nice. Mahathir Mohamad commented on these events with a number of concerning posts, endorsing the attacks and seemingly encouraging Muslims to kill French people.
Today we launch our new logo proudly, as we at KRYSS Network continue to evolve, reflect, learn and innovate. We have grown so much since we institutionalised the organisation two years ago. The change in our logo is to reflect who we are today and where we are heading.
In conjunction with Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on 20 November 2019, we commemorate the lives of trans and gender diverse persons lost to hate crimes and anti-transgender violence.
In conjunction with Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on 20 November 2019, we commemorate the lives of trans and gender diverse persons lost to hate crimes and anti-transgender violence.
Joint statement on investigations against student group UMANY and arrest of its past president Wong Yan Ke. 12 Nov 2020
ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned by recent actions taken by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Minister of Religious Affairs against parody and satire accounts on social media.
We are deeply concerned by a raid of a birthday party by the Kedah Islamic Department on 27 October 2020, where 30 transgender women attendees of the 100 attendees were singled out and given notice to report back at the Kedah Islamic Department on separate dates to be investigated under Section 26, which penalises ‘male persons wearing female attire in a public place’.
Artis Malaysia telah bekerjasama dengan Galeri CULT untuk menjayakan pameran seni amal untuk Sisters in Islam (SIS). Pameran seni amal yang dinamakan sebagai SISArt 2020 ini telah dibuka pada hari Sabtu, 26 September di Galeri CULT Kuala Lumpur. Ia bertemakan Free/Bebas yang memaparkan artis tempatan bersama hasil seni mereka.
In the past week, the Royal Malaysia Police have opened investigations into at least four individuals in relation to social media posts about the Agong (King) and Malay royals.