Topic: NGOs
KUALA LUMPUR: The human resources ministry plans to introduce a three-day paternity leave for the private sector, in response to requests from NGOs and private sector unions, Deputy Minister Mahfuz Om...
KUALA LUMPUIR (June 20): The former caretakers of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL)’s community and multipurpose halls have been found to be takers rather than carers.
PETALING JAYA: Responding to criticisms about its supposed lack of empathy for the Orang Asli, the Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa) listed out several initiatives it has carried out to improve the lives of the Bateq in Kuala Koh.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The Human Resource Ministry plans to introduce a three-day paternity leave for the private sector, in response to requests from NGOs and private sector unions, Deputy Ministe...
PUTRAJAYA: The Energy, Science and Technology, Environment and Climate Change Ministry plans to release a list of state governments and agencies that have opted to ban the use of single-use plastic in hopes of inspiring others to do the same.
PUTRAJAYA: Water safety tests in the Kuala Koh Bateq settlement still reveal that the water is safe for human consumption, says Kelantan Health director Dr Zaini Hussin.He said the results were the same as was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail during her visit to the settlement on June 14.
KUCHING: The Sarawak government says it has imposed no restrictions on any parties holding the Gawai Dayak celebration.
KUALA LUMPUR (June 19): Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officers have revealed that some caretakers of community halls are taking legal action against DBKL for being forced to return the premises to the...
The recent revelation by the health minister that it was measles that killed the children in the Orang Asli Bateq tribe is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg with regard to the care of our indigen...
LETTER | Malaysia’s prime minister recent statement that the global assumption on Malaysian palm oil was not fair due to biased reporting on environmental destruction is most timely.
LETTER | The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) welcomes the statement by the Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus (photo, above) that a Consumer Credit Act could finally be par...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Putrajaya has no plans to relocate the Batek Orang Asli from their homes in Kampung Kuala Koh, Kelantan, Senator P. Waytha Moorthy said today.
PETALING JAYA: Putrajaya today denied claims that it plans to move Orang Asli villagers from the measles-hit settlement of Kampung Kuala Koh in Gua Musang, Kelantan, to a new site.
PRIME Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s statement that global perception of Malaysian palm oil is not fair due to biased reporting on environmental destruction is most timely.
PETALING JAYA: The two child abuse victims who were rescued in Puchong will continue to be warded in Serdang Hospital until the hospital authorities deem they are fit enough to leave, says Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh.
KUALA LUMPUR: A group claiming to represent 30 non-governmental organisations has launched a donation drive hoping to hire video technology experts to verify several viral gay sex clips implicating PK...
LETTERS | The Health Minister’s recent revelation that measles caused the death of 15 Orang Asli villagers in Kelantan has brought to the forefront the issue of effective healthcare for Malaysia’s...
PUTRAJAYA (June 18): The government and the private sector is working to roll out their CSR projects that will enhance the living standards of the B40 group and in People’s Housing Projects (PPR), a...
PUTRAJAYA (June 18): The government and the private sector is working to roll out their CSR projects that will enhance the living standards of the B40 group and in People’s Housing Projects (PPR), a...
PETALING JAYA: The Bateq people and NGOs are in disbelief that the cause of the mysterious illness which killed 15 Orang Asli from Kampung Kuala Koh is measles.
GUA MUSANG: The Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) will organise a large-scale gotong-royong to clean up the settlement of the Bateq community in Kampung Kuala Koh.
GUA MUSANG: The Orang Asli Development Department (JAKOA) will organise a large-scale gotong-royong programme to clean-up the Orang Asli settlement in Kampung Kuala Koh soon.
IPOH, June 17 — PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang had insulted young voters who helped elect Pakatan Harapan (PH) into power last year, Amanah’s Hasnul Zulkarnain Abd Munaim alleged today.
Abdul Karim (right) welcoming Baru Bian to his open house.
KOTA KINABALU: Unity is strong in Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan because their communities trust each other, says National Unity and Integration Department director-general Datuk Baharin Idris.
Port Dickson MP Anwar Ibrahim today launched the "PD Tuition 2.0" programme aimed at providing free online tuition classes to students in the district.
PETALING JAYA: Environmentalists have welcomed the additional allocation of RM60 million to states to protect their marine and forestry resources.
Migrants and workers rights NGO Tenaganita's petition to urge the Attorney General’s Chambers to provide the public with a full explanation on the acquittal of the accused in the death of Indonesian...
GUA MUSANG: The Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Koh received various assistance, mainly food supply, from concerned parties following the news that its members have been afflicted with pneumonia...
PETALING JAYA: The human resources ministry today denied claims that the Cabinet is opposed to making the report by an independent committee on streamlining policies on foreign workers available to th...
KOTA KINABALU: The government has been urged to organise roadshows to disseminate information on the National Health Protection Scheme (mySalam) especially in rural areas in Sabah to ensure that the B...
The Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Koh received various assistance, mainly food supply, from concerned parties following the news that its members have been afflicted with pneumonia almost two ...
The government should organise roadshows to disseminate information on the National Health Protection Scheme (mySalam), especially in rural areas in Sabah to ensure the B40 group benefits from the ini...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Wild Life Protection and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) will cooperate with the police and armed forces in Ops Belang to check illegal hunting of the Malayan Tiger.
The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) will cooperate with the police and armed forces in Ops Belang to check the illegal hunting of the Malayan tiger.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) will cooperate with the police and armed forces in Ops Belang to check illegal hunting of the Malayan Tiger...
PETALING JAYA: A report by an independent committee on streamlining policies on foreign workers is still not ready to be made public, with a source saying the Cabinet is opposed to making it available...
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah conservationists are strongly against extraction of natural resources in the state.
KOTA KINABALU: A group of Sabah conservationists has come out strongly against the issuance of mining licences for the extraction of natural resources in the state.
PETALING JAYA: A group of Orang Asli will file a complaint to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Temerloh on the allegations of illegal mining in Kuala Koh.
GUA MUSANG: Some of the 100 villagers from the Batek tribe who moved to the forest areas have returned to their permanent settlement in Kuala Koh here since early this morning.
PETALING JAYA: A group of Orang Asli will file a report with the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) in Temerloh over allegations of illegal mining in Kuala Koh.
There are only about 2,000 Bateq left in the country, say NGOs. ‘The water they drink is contaminated, the forest from which their food comes from is no more, taken over by plantation, logging and mining operators. Malnourished, they fall ill, even die, from minor infections.’ Neither the Orang Asli community nor the organisations helping them are surprised by the recent 14 deaths.
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Pakatan Harapan to accept Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's decision to appoint Latheefa Koya as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief.
PETALING JAYA: PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has urged those opposing Latheefa Koya as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief to give her space and accept Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s deci...
KUALA LUMPUR (June 10): The Malaysian government and non-governmental organisations (NGO) should get their hands dirty and not depend on bans alone to get people to reduce their plastic use, said th...
PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has urged Pakatan Harapan to accept Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's decision and allow newly minted MACC chief Latheefa Koya to do her job.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government and NGOs should get their “hands dirty” and not depend on bans alone to get people to reduce plastic use, say the heads of two local environmental groups.
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA has launched its Government Monitoring Committee (GMC) to keep tabs on the Pakatan Harapan government.
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has vowed stern actions against the culprits if the deaths of 14 Orang Asli in Kuala Koh in Gua Musang were indeed caused by contamination of their water...
KUALA LUMPUR: The MCA has launched a government monitoring committee to keep tabs on the Pakatan Harapan government's performance.
KUALA LUMPUR: The government and non-governmental organisations (NGO) should get their hands dirty and not depend on bans alone to get people to reduce their use of plastic, two environmental groups s...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government and non-governmental organisations (NGO) should get their hands dirty and not depend on bans alone to get people to reduce their plastic use, said the presidents...
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The government and non-governmental organisations (NGO) should get their hands dirty and not depend on bans alone to get people to reduce their plastic use, say local environmental groups.
ALOR SETAR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the appointment of Latheefa Koya as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner is final.
KUALA LUMPUR (June 8): The Malay Economic Action Council (MTEM) has urged the Government to address several issues some of which are related to mega projects and minimum wages so that the ‘Shared Pr...
The Malay Economic Action Council (MTEM) has urged the government to address several issues, some of which are related to mega projects and minimum wages so that the ‘Shared Prosperity’ approach c...
PETALING JAYA: Let’s just say that Jonathan Dason is thinking out of the box when it comes to acts of charity.
KUALA LUMPUR (June 7): The Malay Economic Action Council (MTEM) has urged the Government to address several issues some of which are related to mega projects and minimum wages so that the ‘Shared Pr...
LETTER | I refer to the Malaysiakini report Penang Councillor wants probe over kids joining climate change protest.
LETTER | The statement by Hindraf 2.0 that it wants Putrajaya to reconsider its decision to reintroduce the foreign workers placement scheme, claiming that this would come at the expense of job opport...
GEORGE TOWN: The Department of Environment (DoE) needs to step up its actions in the face of challenges from climate change and the smuggling in of waste from developed and neighbouring nations.
The Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Public Appointments can review the appointment of former PKR member Latheefa Koya as the new MACC chief commissioner, according to civil rights lawyer Sya...
Ramadan tends to be the time when we read more about people experiencing homelessness than at any other time of the year.
KUCHING, June 4 — A Parti Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu’s (PBB) state assemblyman today insisted that human rights lawyer Latheefa Koya should not head the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC),...
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Government will enforce a campaign to stop the use of single-use plastics at all departments and agencies under the state's administration from July 1.
SHAH ALAM (June 3): The Selangor Government will enforce a campaign to stop the use of single-use plastics at all departments and agencies under the state's administration from July 1.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Two major non-governmental organisations in Malaysia and the United Kingdom have teamed up to end the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in several Asia Pac...
PETALING JAYA: As environmental issues continue to make headlines in the country, NGOs are calling for private companies to boost efforts on protecting the environment.
Klimate Action Utara Malaysia (Kaum) has criticised Penang councillor Vino Dini Chandragason (photo above) as being "out of touch" with global events.
PETALING JAYA: A child right activist says children’s participation in any protest or assembly doesn’t mean they are being “exploited” and instead people should look at the circumstances leadi...
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will enforce a campaign to stop the use of single-use plastics at all departments and agencies under the state’s administration from July 1.
PETALING JAYA: Environmental activists have criticised a city councillor for accusing them of exploiting underaged children in a recent protest demonstration against climate change.
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will enforce a campaign to stop the use of single-use plastics at all departments and agencies under the state’s administration from July 1.
SHAH ALAM, June 1 — The Selangor government will enforce a campaign to stop the use of single-use plastics at all departments and agencies under the state’s administration from July 1.
SHAH ALAM (Bernama): The Selangor Government will enforce a ban on single-use plastics at all departments and agencies under the state's administration from July 1.
LETTER | In a rather unusual turn, a Penang Island City (MBPP) Councillor, Vino Dini Chandragason mooted a probe by the Education Department into the participation of a group of schoolchildren in a pe...
KUALA LUMPUR: A special memorandum was sent to President Donald Trump through the US Embassy’s representative here yesterday to object the ‘Deal of the Century’ which is supposed to find a solut...
GEORGE TOWN: A city councillor today accused environmental groups of exploiting underaged children in their protest against climate change and the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) at a Ramadan baza...
PETALING JAYA: All Felda settlers will get a special Hari Raya assistance of RM300, as well as arrears due to them, before the festival, says a circular from the Economic Affairs Ministry.
KUCHING: Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister James Masing says while others are free to join in the Gawai Dayak celebration, the right to organise the state-level celebration belongs only to the community.
KUALA LUMPUR: Several proposals in the Defence White Paper have been consented to by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and are expected to be tabled in Parliament in October, said Malaysian Armed For...
IPOH, May 30 ― The Perak state government has been urged to suspend the logging concessionaire at Air Cepam Forest Reserve following issues raised by the Orang Asli community.
KUALA LUMPUR: The bill to set up the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) by the end of this year should consider the views of all stakeholders, including civil society, say...
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah natives have been urged to remember their rights and protect them during an indigenous walk, organised in conjunction with the Harvest Festival in Penampang near here on Thursday (May 30).
PUTRAJAYA, May 30 — The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is in the process of taking back community halls scattered around the area, for the benefit of the surrounding local communities.
PETALING JAYA: Media advocacy group The Babel Project will be embarking on a year-long overland journey from the United States to Malaysia as it strives to create common ground between different communities.
PETALING JAYA: The R.AGE investigative journalism team did Malaysia proud as its projects on female circumcision and refugee rights were both recognised at the SOPA Awards, a prestigious international award presented annually in Hong Kong.
PETALING JAYA: Several members of various consumer groups have gone to the ground to check on the prices of goods in the run-up to Hari Raya Aidilfitri next week.
PETALING JAYA: Former finance minister Daim Zainuddin today urged ministers not to provide contradictory statements on issues when speaking in public.
MAY 28 — In their letter "NGOs, experts free from accountability?" Timothy Tye and Joshua Woo state that the contractors for the PTMP were selected through a request for proposal (RFP) which they tr...
Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) has urged the Attorney-General's Chamber to drop charges against two individuals who purportedly defended a low-income family from the Padang Tembak people's Housing Proj...
MALACCA: The Malacca Historical City Council is inviting the public to the Community Infrastructure and Logistics Department (JIKL) at the Logistics Complex in Batu Berendam here to adopt stray animal...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Umno will support the initiative by 45 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here to seek the intervention of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed to cancel the proposed Southern...
SEPANG: A plastic recycling factory is causing problems to residents and a dragonfruit grower here and in Sungai Pelek.
GEORGE TOWN: 45 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Penang plan to send a joint memorandum to request the intervention of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to cancel the Penang South Reclama...
JOHOR BARU: The government has allocated RM100mil to the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) to assist the low-income group in the Indian community.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should not wait for a crisis or occasions such as Ramadan or Hari Raya to help others, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
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GEORGE TOWN: Forty-five organisations in Penang plan to send a joint memorandum to request the intervention of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad to cancel the proposed Penang South Reclamation projec...
Ban on disposable plastics at Selangor govt buildings effective July 1, says state environment chief
Govt plans 3-day paternity leave for private sector
DBKL halls managed by BN affiliates left in shambles
Govt plans to introduce paternity leave for private sector, deputy minister says
Govt bodies urged to wean off single-use plastic
Anyone can hold Gawai Dayak celebrations, says Sarawak minister
Community hall caretakers refuse to budge - suing DBKL
We need to do more for the Orang Asli
Those demonising palm oil barking up the wrong tree
In sight: A long-awaited Consumer Credit Act
Waytha Moorthy: No plans to relocate Orang Asli from Kuala Koh
Waytha denies plans to move Orang Asli villagers
Hannah: Rescued child abuse victims to be warded till fit to leave
Group seeks funds to get US experts to verify gay sex videos
More needs to be done to improve healthcare for Orang Asli
Rolling out soon: CSR projects under Dasar Komuniti Negara
Disbelief after measles identified as the cause
Jakoa to spring clean Bateq settlement
Jakoa will organise large-scale spring cleaning for Orang Asli Batek tribe soon
Perak Amanah leader accuses PAS of insulting young voters
Minister: Unity prevails during festive seasons
No trust deficit among communities in Sabah, Labuan, says Unity Dept D-G
Anwar launches free online tuition programme for PD students
RM60 mil for environment protection good but give us details, say groups
Petition pressuring AG to explain why Adelina's employer freed hits 28K
Kuala Koh Orang Asli receive assistance from concerned Malaysians - JAKOA
No decision yet on revealing report on foreign workers, says ministry
Roadshow needed to disseminate mySalam info in Sabah rural areas - NGO
Donations pour in for Kuala Koh Orang Asli community
Roadshows needed to inform public about mySalam scheme
Wild Life Protection to cooperate with govt to check illegal hunting of Malayan Tiger
Wildlife Dept, security forces to cooperate on declawing illegal tiger hunting
Minister: Wildlife Dept to work with security forces to stop Malayan Tiger poaching
Cabinet against making report on foreign workers public, says source
NGOs: Stop mining in Sabah
NGOs to file MACC report over illegal mine
Some Kuala Koh villagers ‘return’ to receive aid
Anwar: Accept PM's decision, give Latheefa space to carry out her duties
Accept PM’s decision, allow Latheefa to do her job, says Anwar
Bans alone won't reduce plastic usage
Anwar: Accept Dr M's decision, let Latheefa do her job
DPM vows stern action if contamination led to Orang Asli deaths
MCA launches committee to monitor Pakatan govt's performance
Bans alone won’t reduce plastic usage, say groups
Bans alone won’t reduce plastic usage, say activists
Bans alone won't reduce plastic usage, say environ groups
Latheefa’s appointment stays
MTEM urges govt to review mega projects
MTEM urges gov't to review megaprojects
A novel way to help others
Climate change protest - I did not demand for action against the children
Hindraf's myopic view on foreign workers
DoE needs to step up to challenges: NGO
Parliament can review MACC chief appointment, but can't 'affect it'
PBB rep says Latheefa not the right candidate to head MACC
Ban on disposable plastics at Selangor government buildings effective July 1
Malaysia-based NGO help form Asia-Pacific network to end female genital mutilation
Exploiting children? Vino out of touch, NGO ticks off Penang councillor
Kids taking part in protests isn’t exploitation, say lawyers
Ban on disposable plastics at Selangor govt buildings effective July 1
Penang councillor should reconsider probe into kids at climate change protest
Mapim submits memorandum to oppose US-Israel ‘Deal of the Century’
NGOs rapped for allowing kids to take part in climate change protest
Felda settlers to get RM300 'duit raya'
Gawai Dayak is ours to organise, says Sarawak deputy CM
PM agrees with several proposals in Defence White Paper, says armed forces head
Green group urges Perak to suspend logging at Gerik forest reserve
IPCMC should have disciplinary powers, says Bar Council
Sabah natives urged to remember their rights at Indigenous Walk
FT minister: DBKL will take back community halls to restructure, rectify flaws left by BN
Drop charges against duo who obstructed Penang eviction, PSM urges AG
MBMB encourages public to adopt stray cats, dogs
Penang Umno supports NGOs against SRS
Residents demand closure of Sepang plastic factory
45 NGOs to send memorandum requesting Dr Mahathir intervention to cancel PSR project
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