Outwards and upwards: Remembering Judy Cheng-Hopkins

A tribute to the late Penang-born UN peacebuilder who never stopped coming home.

Penang girl Judy heads UN Peacebuilders

From Penang to the UN's top peacebuilding job, Judy Cheng-Hopkins reflects on 32 years spent rebuilding fractured nations.

Farewell, Beverly Joeman

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our co-convener, Edlyn Beverly Joeman.Beverly had been ill for the past three months...

Beverly showed up, again and again

A tribute to the determined activist behind Sabah's fight for rights and clean elections.

A voice for justice falls silent: In memory of Dr Ronald McCoy

Dr Ronald McCoy, who fought for truth in Teoh Beng Hock's death and for a world free of nuclear weapons, has died aged 96.

Tribute to Dr Ronald McCoy, one of ICAN’s founders

Dr Ronald McCoy, one of the most influential and inspirational leaders in global efforts to abolish nuclear weapons has passed away in Malaysia. He...

Dr Ronald McCoy spoke truth to power

He was firm on social justice, refused to kowtow to power, and stood his ground in his advocacy for plantation workers and nuclear disarmament.

V David – the man who made Labour Day in Malaysia possible

He fought tirelessly to give workers in Malaysia their day – yet few remember his name.

The price Theresa paid

One woman's story of courage, detention and the truth Malaysia has yet to face.

Book launch: Honouring an unsung hero, Theresa Lim Chin Chin

This is the story of the late activist and Internal Security Act detainee, Theresa Lim Chin Chin, an Aliran member, as told by the...

Remembering Tan Kim Hong: Pre-eminent historian of the Chinese community in Penang

This unassuming scholar dedicated his life to preserving the history of Labour politics and the ethnic Chinese heritage in Penang.

Remembering Goh Ban Lee: Malaysia’s champion for elected local councils

Scholar-practitioner who spent decades advocating for elected local councils and autonomous urban governance dies.