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Anwar slams arrest of activists, says it's a desperate act of PN regime

Anwar slams arrest of activists, says it's a desperate act of PN regime

PKR president points to poor human rights and press freedom record under Muhyiddin.
Meet Nicole Fong - an activist researcher hoping to bring people together

Meet Nicole Fong - an activist researcher hoping to bring people together

MALAYSIANSKINI | Her commitment ruffled feathers last year, but she is not backing down.

Beauty pageants, law activism go hand-in-hand for Kokila

Beauty pageants, law activism go hand-in-hand for Kokila

MALAYSIANSKINI | The first female Selangor Bar chairperson views both as a platform for her message of change.

Malcolm X's family releases letter alleging FBI, police role in his death

Malcolm X's family releases letter alleging FBI, police role in his death

Ex-undercover cop's letter claims there was a conspiracy between NYPD and FBI to have the black activist killed.

US, Canada, Britain, Australia condemn Hong Kong arrests of activists

US, Canada, Britain, Australia condemn Hong Kong arrests of activists

They call on China to respect the freedom of the people on the island.

Saudi court jails women's rights activist, posing a challenge for Biden

Saudi court jails women's rights activist, posing a challenge for Biden

Loujain al-Hathloul has been held since 2018, following her arrest along with several other women's rights activists.

Activists defending hospital cleaners granted DNAA over MCO protest

Activists defending hospital cleaners granted DNAA over MCO protest

This after their lawyer argues that they did not commit an offence under the MCO law.

US 'deeply concerned' about Hong Kong activists held in China - Pompeo

US 'deeply concerned' about Hong Kong activists held in China - Pompeo

The United States questions the Hong Kong leadership's commitments to protecting citizens' rights.
Disability rights activist urges ministries to open dedicated helpline for PWD

Disability rights activist urges ministries to open dedicated helpline for PWD

Currently, the issues concerning people with disabilities are handled by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.

Penang C4 activist held over post critical of MCO arrests

Penang C4 activist held over post critical of MCO arrests

Cops probing Sudhagaran over his FB post in April entitled 'Are we turning into a police state during the MCO period'.

Monash University M'sia to cooperate in sexual abuse probe against lecturer

Monash University M'sia to cooperate in sexual abuse probe against lecturer

The lecturer, who is also a prominent activist, was arrested after allegedly molesting a trainee doctor.

Penang C4 activist arrested last night released on police bail

Penang C4 activist arrested last night released on police bail

UPDATED 6PM | His lawyer says he's being investigated under the Sedition Act.

IGP: Person behind Segambut MP's 'seditious post' identified, to be charged

IGP: Person behind Segambut MP's 'seditious post' identified, to be charged

The fake statement attributed to Hannah Yeoh contains offensive content related to Islam and child marriage.
Police probe sexual assault claim against prominent activist, NGO members resign

Police probe sexual assault claim against prominent activist, NGO members resign

The doctor is accused of sexually assaulting a trainee doctor on his first day of work.

'Upsetting and hurtful' - activist on investigation into post on refugee conditions

'Upsetting and hurtful' - activist on investigation into post on refugee conditions

Heidy Quah is being investigated for criminal defamation and improper use of network facilities or network service.

Indonesian court finds seven West Papuans guilty of treason

Indonesian court finds seven West Papuans guilty of treason

The men are part of the “Balikpapan Seven” group arrested by police last August for involvement in anti-racism riots.
Pompeo: HK's treatment of activists makes autonomy assessment more difficult

Pompeo: HK's treatment of activists makes autonomy assessment more difficult

He says they had been 'manhandled' while trying to stop what he called procedural irregularity by pro-Beijing legislators.

Activist lodges MCMC report after receiving online rape threat

Activist lodges MCMC report after receiving online rape threat

Tengku Emma has been under constant attacks since calling for the reversal of the pushback policy on Rohingyas.

Indonesia convicts Papua activists of treason for holding protest

Indonesia convicts Papua activists of treason for holding protest

The peaceful protest of about 100 people had been held outside the presidential palace and military headquarters on August 28.
US condemns arrests of Hong Kong democracy activists

US condemns arrests of Hong Kong democracy activists

The raids mark the biggest crackdown on the pro-democracy movement since the beginning of anti-government protests across the former British colony in June last year.
Stop harassing women activists

Stop harassing women activists

LETTER | Everyone has the right to express their views and gather peacefully, as guaranteed by the Constitution.

UM students set aside political differences to make 13 demands

UM students set aside political differences to make 13 demands

Students to take the matter up to PM, Education Ministry if the university does not take their demands seriously.

Really, are the police so free?

Really, are the police so free?

COMMENT | Rather than investigating major issues or crimes, the police have time to lodge reports against activists and then investigate them.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg wins alternative Nobel Prize

Climate activist Greta Thunberg wins alternative Nobel Prize

Thunberg, 16, denounced world leaders on Monday for failing to tackle climate change at the United Nations.