Change happens because ordinary people decide that they can no longer tolerate any action by the state that harms the greater common good, writes Christopher Chong. Continue reading »
Oct 162012
Apr 162012
Independent women’s organisations and activists have called on Asean governments and the current Asean chair, Cambodia, to embrace civil society as a vital democratic partner instrumental to the enjoyment of human rights, reports the Women’s Caucus on APF/ACSC 2012. Continue reading »
Jan 082012
Civil society organisations from Japan, South Korea, Australia and Malaysia have called on the government of Malaysia to stop its nuclear power development plan. Continue reading »
Jun 112011
Events like the ‘fun walk’ in Penang against sexual crimes can help establish civil society in general and NGOs in particular as legitimate actors in public discussion, write Manual Holler and Florian Ladage. Continue reading »
Apr 072011
Democratisation beckons even in Sarawak, where Muslim Melanau strongmen have held sway for a few decades. As civil society and access to information expands, it could trigger a tsunami big enough to sweep away not only these strongmen but also the entire Sarawak BN, predicts Faisal S Hazis.
Mar 282011
North African leaders have worked with the West against Islamists and migrants – becoming more repressive as a result, reports Yasmine Ryan of Aljazeera. Continue reading »
Jan 022011
Penangites turned out enthusiastically to support a civil society initiative towards local democracy, reports Tan Seng Hai. Continue reading »
Nov 242010
The G20 and its global economic agenda are an affront and a threat to people’s rights and welfare, says the People’s Action on the G20-Philippines grouping. Continue reading »