Save Malaysia Stop Lynas is pleased that the Kuala Lumpur High Court has rejected Lynas’ second attempt to get a court injunction to gag SMSL yesterday. Continue reading »
Jul 272012
2012 Civil Society Voices
Jul 262012
Zunar will know the outcome of his suit against the government for unlawful arrest tomorrow. Reporters Without Borders hopes for a fair ruling. Continue reading »
Jul 252012
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, are extremely concerned that the Malaysian government is going ahead with its plans to build two nuclear reactors, without sufficient public information, consultation or debate. Continue reading »
Jul 222012
The upheaval in the Arab world marks a beginning for social justice, multi-party democracy and religious pluralism, observes Ahmad Farouk Musa. Continue reading »
Jul 212012
We, the undersigned NGOs, support Selangor Mentri Besar Khalid Ibrahim’ decision to exercise its right to take over the operations of state water concessionaire Syabas, apparently provided for under clause 32 of the concession agreement. Continue reading »
Jul 192012
Washington, D.C. — In response to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s announcement on the lifting of restrictions on US investment in Burma, five human rights groups issued the following statement. Continue reading »
Jul 162012
Muslims require thinking, and rethinking again about the obsession with models rather than principles. They must be able to exercise their God-given rational faculty in order to face the challenges of modernity, says Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa. Continue reading »
Jul 072012
The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement allows an investor to sue the Malaysian government at an international tribunal, for unlimited monetary compensation and interest, warns the Consumers Association of Penang. Continue reading »
Jul 052012
The Coalition to Stop the TPP, spearheaded by local labour groups and Occupy San Diego, is planning a week of protests and public education events against the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement, reports Rebecca Burns of In These Times. Continue reading »
Jul 042012
The harassment of Suaram by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) is a shocking example of wrong priorities by the authorities, says Suaram. Continue reading »