The Civil Society Initiative for Parliamentary Reform (CSI-Parliament) stresses that a loyal opposition is a legitimate and necessary part of any system of democracy, including our constitutional monarchy. We strongly criticise the threatened use of the Sedition Act 1948 and the leveling of accusations of treason against anyone who has a critical view of our… Continue reading Respect for Loyal Opposition Essential for Democracy
Category: CPI Press Releases
Civil Society Groups Express Solidarity with Raja Petra Kamarudin
CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS EXPRESS SOLIDARITY WITH RAJA PETRA KAMARUDIN It is with great concern that we, representing several Civil Society Action Groups, note that Raja Petra Kamarudin, Editor of news portal and blog, “Malaysia Today???, has been charged in the Petaling Jaya Sessions court with sedition in connection with an article he wrote and posted… Continue reading Civil Society Groups Express Solidarity with Raja Petra Kamarudin
Summary of Address by Dr. Lim Teck Ghee to BUM Forum, 1st May 2008
In his speech Dr. Lim paid tribute to the community of political bloggers who have provided important information, analysis and feedback on key issues and developments taking place in the country. He noted that the great majority of analysts – local and foreign – are agreed that bloggers have helped to influence and shape public… Continue reading Summary of Address by Dr. Lim Teck Ghee to BUM Forum, 1st May 2008
Speech of Dato’ Syed Ahmad Idid at BUM (Bloggers Universe Malaysia) 2008
Speech of Dato’ Syed Ahmad Idid at BUM (Bloggers Universe Malaysia) 2008 held at the Lake View Club, Subang Jaya on 1st May, (Labour Day) 2008. (in conjunction with World Press Freedom Day) With compliments from Dato’ Syed Ahmad Idid (Former Judge of High Courts for Borneo & Malaya. An Invited Guest at BUM 2008.)… Continue reading Speech of Dato’ Syed Ahmad Idid at BUM (Bloggers Universe Malaysia) 2008
BUM2008 – 1st May 2008
BUM2008 TO PROMOTE CIVIL SOCIETY ON MAY 1 Yes, on the First of May – the Bloggers’ Hap Event of the Year in Malaysia will take place at Lake View Club, Subang Jaya, Selangor. The BUM2008 Organising Committee selected this day to also celebrate Labour Day worldwide in giving recognition to the dignity of man’s… Continue reading BUM2008 – 1st May 2008
Petition for Revocation of University Akujanji
Petition for Revocation of University Akujanji We, the undersigned – former university staff members, present university staff members (who cannot include their names here for fear of victimization by the authorities) and civil society organizations – call on the Government to revoke the imposition of the Akujanji pledge with immediate effect. This requirement of… Continue reading Petition for Revocation of University Akujanji