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Child in Conflict with the Law: The Way Forward

The Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) will be hosting a Forum on “Child in Conflict with the Law: The Way Forward”. The forum aims to identify some of the main challenges faced when dealing with a child caught within the criminal justice system in Malaysia. The event attempts to explore the current legal, […]

Jom Ke Chow Kit!

Jom Ke Chow Kit!

The Sex Worker’s Programme of Pink Triangle Foundation (PTF) is organizing the JOM KE CHOW KIT! carnival. KL Legal Aid Centre and MyConstitution will be there alongside Suhakam and Ministry of Health (OoOoo!) It’ll be an evening of fabulous performances, lots of info and really reeeaally about Sex and Sexuality in general.

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Arrest of 5 Legal Aid Lawyers A Violation of Human Rights

Arrest of 5 Legal Aid Lawyers A Violation of Human Rights

SUHAKAM public inquiry finds the May 7, 2009 arrest and detention of 5 KL Legal Aid lawyers – Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, Murnie Hidayah Anuar, Puspawati Rosman, Ravinder Singh Dhalliwal and Syuhaini Safwan – unjustified, unnecessary, and in clear violation of human rights.

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Capitalism and Coffee

Capitalism and Coffee

“Kopi O Nite” is a night for everyone to lepak , drink coffee, ber-potluck-ing, and share our thoughts on certain topics or issues. It is a monthly event organised by the Legal Aiders (comprising of young lawyers and non-lawyers who are serving the KL Legal Aid Centre). Here is what happened during the last session of “Kopi O Nite” as reported by one of its co-founders, Murnie Hidayah Anuar.

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