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The Root Causes of Poverty in Sabah & Sarawak, Exposed (Stories from the East)

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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Land of the Morning Star: In Solidarity with Papua

Land of the Morning Star: In Solidarity with Papua

In solidarity with our Papuan friends who have been enduring human rights abuses carried out by Indonesian security forces – intimidation, torture and killing of villagers, activists and journalists – a documentary screening and discussion will be held on 14 November, 3.00p.m. at The Annexe Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

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The Rebellious Child called Human Rights

The Rebellious Child called Human Rights

Happy Birthday Ms Human Rights! But will you be around much longer?

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Exclusive! Interview with an Afghan civil society activist on the forthcoming Presidential election in Afghanistan

Millions of Afghans will cast their ballots at the poll this coming August for its second Presidential election since the Taliban was ousted in 2001. Some remain skeptical whether the election will be free and fair while others remain hopeful and desperate to see a positive change in the future administration. Lim Ka Ea conducted [...]

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