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Two years later: The four cardinal reforms of Anwar - Aliran
Dec 2, 2024 · On 24 November, Anwar Ibrahim completed two years as Prime Minister. In December 2022, I had argued that no one was better suited than Anwar to rejuvenate a floundering Malaysia. As the country navigates a continuously evolving landscape, I am encouraged by Anwar’s commitment and vision in steering the country in a positive direction.
How would 'house arrest' for Najib even work? - Aliran
2 days ago · Jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak is now a step closer to serving the rest of his sentence under “house arrest”, after the Court of Appeal allowed his judicial review application related to a royal addendum. Criminal lawyer Goh Cia Yee explains what the implications of this decision might be and how house arrest might […]
Aliran annual meeting unanimously calls for lasting ceasefire in Gaza
Nov 28, 2023 · The Aliran annual general meeting on 25 November unanimously passed a resolution calling for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and for an end to the settler-colonialisation of Palestinian territories. The full text of the resolution: Resolution on the situation in Gaza This 47th Aliran annual general meeting, Recalling that much blood has been shed since […]
What's next for anti-graft efforts in 2025? - Aliran
Jan 3, 2025 · Anti-corruption rallies like “Gempar Rasuah Sabah” and the recent arrest of activist Fahmi Reza signal a fiery start to 2025 for anti-graft activism. Arief Hamizan, head of research and policy advocacy at the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism, discusses public attitudes toward corruption and the need for government reforms to …
From ‘Bossku’ to prison: How power without ethics corrupts
Oct 30, 2024 · Clearly, this is not an issue of race but of human weaknesses, arising out of a lack of an inner moral compass. We have all read about the recent events in Singapore surrounding the republic’s former transport minister, S Iswaran.
Najib’s empty ‘apology’ an insult, Anwar’s reaction troubling
Oct 29, 2024 · All the while, the people continue bearing the massive financial burden of his actions. Najib’s purported apology is not just hollow – it is an insult to the people of Malaysia, who continue to pay for his crimes.
Human rights: 2024 reality check - Aliran
Dec 18, 2024 · Two years into the “Madani” (civil and compassionate) administration, and promises of reform have often taken centre stage. But Suaram’s 2024 human rights report challenges us to look beyond the rhetoric. Is the Madani government making progress on the reforms it promised – or is there a troubling disconnect between …
Malaysia News: Independent human rights news from ALIRAN
REFORMASI LIVES ON Pak Sheikh has an open house Anwar's open house in Kuala Lumpur was in one sense a political homecoming. He re-establishes, after six years in prison, his political credentials as a political heavyweight; that he has no need for UMNO; that he would and could rise with the Opposition; that if he should ever be prime minister, it would be at the head of an Opposition coalition ...
Suhakam welcomes ICC arrest warrants for grave violations of ...
Dec 10, 2024 · The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) commends the International Criminal Court for the recent issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant and a senior Hamas official. The move signifies a crucial step towards accountability for the gravest violations of international human rights law in Gaza, […]
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