Abortion in Malaysia
On 13 February 2011, an article in the New Straits Times (“Is abortion the answer?”) highlighted a fact which is little-known but ought not to be. Abortion is not illegal in Malaysia. Section 312 of the Penal Code states that…
Urgent Appeal from International Civil Society: International Community Must Ensure Rights of Egyptians are Upheld
We, civil society organizations from across the world, strongly urge all governments, as well as regional and international organizations, to clearly and unequivocally denounce the ongoing violent crackdown against the public protests and demands for democratic reform and government accountability…
Reject Internet Censorship; Repeal the PPPA and Sedition Act
Initiated by Centre for Independent Journalism Malaysia " Dear WAO Friends, We began the year by endorsing a press statement initiated by the Centre for Independent Journalism Malaysia to reject any attempt to censor the Internet by the government. The…
Stand Up Against Hatred and Threats Against LGBT
Joint Action Group For Gender Equality (JAG) is greatly concerned with recent announcement in Star (Dec 29) that the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) intends to take action against Azwan Ismail for posting a video on YouTube entitled “I'm…
Seksualiti Merdeka: Receiving Death Threats for Giving Hope
RECEIVING DEATH THREATS FOR GIVING HOPE What Is “It Gets Better In Malaysia”? It Gets Better in Malaysia is a video project about giving hope to young LGBT Malaysians: even though things can be rough during the teenage years, it…
MalaysiaKu Street Party
September 16th, 2010 at Jalan Bangkung Row, Bangsar For the first time in the nation's history, September 16th, 2010 will be a public holiday for us to commemorate Malaysia's formation. To mark this day, the owner's of Opus, Cava and…
All Female Badminton Tournament
Contours Express, an all women's gym, is collaborating with Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) to host an all female badminton tournament at the end of the month. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to WAO. Date : 25th July…
Buddha : The Splendor of Enlightenment
Dear friends, TBharathanjali Dance Academy (BDA) is organising a dance production, 'Buddha : The Splendor of Enlightenment' on 30 & 31 July, 2010 at the KLCC Plenary Hall in conjunction with its 20th Anniversary. BTSOE will highlight Prince Siddharta’s experience…
Joint Press Statement: Removal of Reservation on CEDAW
Press Statement from the Joint Group for Gender Equality JAG welcomes the government’s removal of three reservations to the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and urges the government to remove the remaining…
Joint Action Group: Bung-Cha-Cha
LAW BREAKERS MUST RESIGN We, the undersigned civil society organizations, are gathered here to protest strongly against law makers who intentionally break laws that are enacted to ensure principles of justice and equality. We are extremely concerned about the action…
