OBITUARY The Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (PAN AP) is deeply saddened by the passing of respected activist Irene Fernandez yesterday. She would have turned 68 on April 18.

We grieve with Irene’s family, friends and comrades in the people’s struggle. Without a doubt, she will be a big loss not only to the movement in Malaysia but to the global movement that is striving for a just and better world for the poor and oppressed.