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Bersih 3.0 raises hopes for a new Malaysia

 Democracy, Ethnic and inter-religious relations, Human rights  5 Responses »
May 032012
 

Victor Chin showcases the astonishing diversity of voices on the streets during the Bersih 3.0 rally in KL – giving us a glimpse of a more inclusive Malaysia in the making.

 Posted by Anil Netto at 2.23pm  Tagged with: Bersih, Democracy, unity

Bersih 3.0 turnout, crackdown resets Malaysian politics

 Civil society, Human rights, M'sian politics, Malaysian elections, Police  8 Responses »
May 022012
 

This is an article I completed today for Asia Times Online. The BN finds itself on the political defensive after police personnel cracked down on a largely peaceful 28 April protest held in Kuala Lumpur calling for electoral reforms.

 Posted by Anil Netto at 8.06pm  Tagged with: Bersih, brutality, elections, Police

Activist held for sticking Bersih 3.0 posters in USM (updated)

 Human rights, M'sian politics  16 Responses »
Apr 202012
 

Update (3.30pm): Just received word that Hong Kai has been released. Update (1.30pm): Just received word that Hong Kai could be released on bail at 3.00pm. Suaram volunteer Tan Hong Kai has become the first person to be detained in connection with Bersih 3.0.

 Posted by Anil Netto at 1.16pm  Tagged with: arrested, Bersih 3.0, suaram

Security Bill and the all-powerful Executive

 Accountability, Human rights  5 Responses »
Apr 172012
 

Just as the Emergency (1948-1960) was replaced by the ISA in 1960, today the ISA neared its end with the passing of the Security Offences Bill 2012 in Parliament.

 Posted by Anil Netto at 10.37pm  Tagged with: ISA, Security Offences Bill

Live – Women rally in PJ, Penang

 Human rights  45 Responses »
Mar 182012
 
Live - Women rally in PJ, Penang

Several thousand women are rallying in PJ this afternoon while others are expected to gather in solidarity at the Speakers Square in Penang this evening to call for an end to corruption, privatisation, violence and discrimination. Women’s march in KL, Penang

 Posted by Anil Netto at 4.14pm  Tagged with: corruption, government, women
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