The inimitable Fahri Azzat returns to the most awesome blawg with an evisceration of the practice of asking counsel to supply Cross Examination questions in advance There will come a time in your legal practice when you are directed to do something so senseless, so illogical and so silly but you have no choice because […]
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Reforming Malaysia’s Media
A roadmap to reform of the oppressive laws and practices stifling media freedom in Malaysia.
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Book review: So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson
I was deeply attracted by how Ronson conveys his messages after flipping through his book. It was an interesting read, written in a story-telling manner. He tells stories of those he has met and views the stories from the perspective of the victims. His writing does not advocate against cyber humiliation, instead he portrays the […]
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UPDATE! Indira Gandhi Federal Court Grounds of Judgement
After nine long years, Indira Gandhi’s challenge against the unilateral conversion of her three children to Islam has finally drawn to a close. MCCHR interns Sarah and Max were at the Federal Court on 29 January 2018 and this is their summary of the Federal Court’s decision. The full grounds of judgement of the Federal Court […]
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Programme Evaluation Consultant Needed
Call for an external independent evaluation consultant for UndiMsia! programme
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Satire and its limitation: cases from the European Court of Human Rights
In her second article for the best blawg on earth, Marion examines the narrow circumstances the European Court of Human Rights limit satirical expression. On 31 October 2017, the Federal Court sent the Fahmi Reza case back to the Sessions Court, after ruling that the order granted by the High Court (to have the constitutionality […]
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Social Media and Privacy: Where do we put the limit?
…how our personal information is being used and stored by digital platforms raise many questions.
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Internet Stereotypes – A double-edged sword?
Stereotypes can sometimes be empowering. This book review reveals why.
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Killing free speech in the name of stopping cyber-bullying in schools?
Look at the many “wars” on morality that our government has waged on teenagers…
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‘Bin Abdullah’ case: An illegitimate Muslim child or just a child?
Marion who is interning with the MCCHR writes about the ‘bin Abdullah’ case, from a rights-based perspective as well as the social and cultural dimensions. Marion does not realise that becoming an intern with the MCCHR is a pledge to serve the MCCHR for life. On 25th July 2017, the Court of Appeal dismissed the […]
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Malaysian Women Lawyers Conference, 16 November 2017
Our Long Seh Lih will be speaking at the Malaysian Women Lawyers Conference on 16 November 2017. It is a not-to-be-missed event not only because you get to see Seh Lih in action but you will be inspired by the many trailblazers, who have failed, got up, and found the courage to continue to inspire […]
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My experience attending two acronymed events on behalf of an acronymed organisation
Here is a brief summary of the AFEC-SEA meeting and the APRiFG, attended by Louis Liaw. Louis does not realise that he is now forever bound to the MCCHR who shall call upon him to serve the MCCHR however and whenever. As a member of the Advocates for Freedom of Expression Coalition – South East […]
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Islam, Undang-undang dan Perlembagaan Malaysia
Read retired Judge, Dato’ Seri Mohd Hishamudin Yunus’s speech on Islam, law and the Constitution
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Embodiment of Fit and Fab
Hui Matthew talks about how she copes with the guilt of being a super active mom.
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Honey and the Apple of Her Eye
Activist mom Honey Tan shares her unconventional way of bringing up her son
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God, just show me how
Read this inspiring story of Surita, a mother of two, who shares that as a mother she constantly worries for her children, especially her son who is autistic and has been diagnosed with leukaemia, and how she draws strength from God and her family. She confessed feeling a little nervous about the interview when we […]
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Life of a Refugee Mum
Today Priscilla and Sarah chronicle the journey of Esther, a courageous mother who came to Malaysia as a refugee. Esther tells a harrowing tale of how she came to Malaysia, for a better life for her and her child. Esther has not seen her parents in five years. Tears fill her eyes every time she […]
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I Didn’t Choose Motherhood, Motherhood Chose Me
Sarah-Ann and Priscilla continue their Mother’s Day tribute with an interview with Dr. Hartini Zainudin, activist and mother. If there’s one word to describe Dr. Hartini Zainudin’s motherhood journey, it would be “unconventional”. We had the privilege of catching this passionate lady on her “off day” to speak about her values and principles in raising […]
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Don’t cry, Ma
In the second article of the ‘Mother’s Day 2017’ series, Priscilla and Sarah-Ann speaks to Thila about her remarkable journey and strength with her equally remarkable son, Murkeish. “Can you please stop crying, Ma? I don’t want to see tears in your eyes. Go wash your face, apply some powder and comb your hair, then […]
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The Mother behind the Iron Lady
In conjunction with Mother’s Day 2017, Sarah-Ann and Priscilla decided to dabble in a mini passion project to interview and feature the stories of seven mothers in Malaysia. Their strength, courage and dedication towards their children, family and society serve as beacons of inspiration for all of us. The immaculate house was decorated tastefully with […]