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[INVITATION] Merdeka Center Discussion Forum: Sarawak State Elections 2011: Results & Implications

[INVITATION] Merdeka Center Discussion Forum: Sarawak State Elections 2011: Results & Implications

On April 16 2011, seven hundred thousand voters in Sarawak cast their votes in the 10th state elections. In a campaign that was described as the “toughest contest the ruling coalition has ever faced in Sarawak“, pundits and analysts describe the campaign as a referendum on the chief minister and his administration of Malaysia’s largest [...]

A Nation’s Descent Into Darkness

A Nation’s Descent Into Darkness

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), the Malaysia Inner Temple Alumni Association and the Bar Council of Malaysia are pleased to invite you to a talk entitled “A Nation’s Descent Into Darkness – The United Nations Rwanda Tribunal: Its Successes And Failures”. The speaker is Iain Morley QC, with Tan Sri James Foong [...]

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Lord Bobo’s Minion at Fort Cornwallis

Lord Bobo’s Minion at Fort Cornwallis

Have you ever heard of ‘Lord Bobo’s Minion’? If you haven’t, where have you been for the past months? Lord Bobo’s Minion is a one-man band, one of the 12 acts featured in MyConstitution campaign Radio Demokratika album.  You can get the album at Rock Corner, Victoria Music Centre, the Bar Council and the Rice [...]

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Walk And Rawk For Change – 100 Years Of Women’s Struggles In Malaysia

Walk And Rawk For Change – 100 Years Of Women’s Struggles In Malaysia

EMPOWER, Women’s Aid Organisation, Sisters in Islam, Jaringan Rakyat Tertindas (JERIT), Suara Rakyat (SUARAM), Tenaganita, Centre for
Independant Journalism (CIJ), Malaysia Youth and Students’ Democratic Movement (DEMA), Persatuan Sahabat Wanita Selangor and All Women’s Action Society, want to make changes. They want women’s voice and representation at all levels of decision making. WILL YOU WALK WITH THEM?

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A BERSIH 2.0 & LoyarBurok event: Sarawak: Tanah, Adat dan Pilihanraya

A BERSIH 2.0 & LoyarBurok event: Sarawak: Tanah, Adat dan Pilihanraya

On the 18th March, 2011, BERSIH 2.0, Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall & LoyarBurok are organizing a forum on Sarawak: Tanah, Adat dan Pilihanraya. All are invited.

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The NutGraph Commentary: Remembering the Perak Crisis

The NutGraph Commentary: Remembering the Perak Crisis

It’s been almost two years since Barisan Nasional (BN) wrested the Perak government from Pakatan Rakyat (PR) but does anyone still care to remember? And how would we choose to remember it?

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Radio Demokratika Soft-Launch at Pekan Frinjan

Radio Demokratika Soft-Launch at Pekan Frinjan

Soft-launch of Radio Demokratika at Pekan Frinjan, 5 March 2011 5 pm – 12 pm; Official launch of Radio Demokratika, 2 April at RockRock MyConsti, Fort Cornwallis, Pulau Pinang

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Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan looking for Legal Officer (Deadline: 4 Mar 2011)

Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan looking for Legal Officer (Deadline: 4 Mar 2011)

Do you want to be part of an initiative that will provide real relief to the thousands of Malaysians who receive no legal assistance upon arrest, at remand proceedings and when they are charged in court?

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Sarawak’s Low Voter Registration Problems: A Response to EC

Sarawak’s Low Voter Registration Problems: A Response to EC

For over half a century, the problem of low voter registration among Sarawakians has not been solved or is it intended to keep those under-registered groups from voicing their choice in the state’s and the country’s leadership?

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High Court Decides in Favour of Ibans in Another Historic NCR Case

High Court Decides in Favour of Ibans in Another Historic NCR Case

The Kuching High Court found that the Provisional Lease issued covers or includes or impairs the Plaintiffs’ rights over the said native customary land therein was null and void as it violated the Plaintiffs’ rights enshrined under Article 13 (1) of the Federal Constitution and Section 15 (1) of the Sarawak Land Code Cap. 81.

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