Fadhlina Sidek: From an activist to Education Minister
Fadhlina was previously engaged in creating legal literacy in Islamic family law, as well as child protection and safety.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Judge Mohd Nazlan probe: June 23 hearing on application to refer questions of law
The High Court set June 23 to hear an application by two lawyers and an activist to refer to the Federal Court two questions of law regarding the MACC investigation against Judge Mohd Nazlan Ghazali.
Thu May 12 2022
Three counsels file legal action against gov't, MACC over Judge Mohd Nazlan probe
Two lawyers and an activist have filed a legal suit against the government and two others to seek a declaration that the investigation by the MACC against Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali is unconstitutional.
Fri May 06 2022
Five killed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters
More than 580 people have been killed, according to an activist group, in the turmoil in Myanmar since the Feb. 1 coup.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Myanmar's junta cracks down on online critics, death toll edges up to 550
An activist group said on Saturday the security forces have killed 550 people, 46 of them children.
Sat Apr 03 2021
NGO exits Sime Darby Plantation rights panel over company's lawsuit
Non-profit Shift said it has left Sime Darby Plantation Bhd's new human rights commission after the M'sian palm oil giant sued an activist.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Malaysia's Sime Darby to look into report of forced labour in call for U.S. import ban
An activist group petitioned the U.S. Customs to ban imports of its palm oil
Wed Jul 08 2020
Tian Chua: Deprived of Office, Still An Activist
Former lawmaker Tian Chua who was controversially barred from contesting GE14 says he is now focused on strengthening the party and to remain critical towards the new leadership walking the corridors
Mon Jun 04 2018
Activist lodges police report over death threats
P. Rajendran, an activist for the Indian community, lodged a police report at the Timur Laut District police headquarters here today claiming that he has been receiving death threats.
Fri Jan 20 2017
Friday prayers on Saturday, against Islamic law
Previously, an activist had suggested for Friday prayers to be conducted on Saturday so that Muslims can pray 'more calmly'.
Mon Oct 17 2016
Caitlyn Jenner is the spokesperson the LGBT community has. Is she the one they want?
In two televised interviews this week, Caitlyn Jenner has made it clear that she'd rather be more of an icon than an activist.
Thu Sep 10 2015
17 remanded over #LangkahSiswa rally
Sixteen students and an activist believed to be involved in the #LangkahSiswa rally have been remanded until Friday to assist investigation over the protest.
Wed Aug 26 2015
Activist arrested for 'threatening' IGP on Twitter
An activist of the Jingga 13 NGO has been arrested following a posting on Twitter which was claimed to have threatened the Inspector General of Police.
Wed Apr 01 2015
Unlawful arrest: Federal Court denies police, government leave to appeal
A High Court decision in finding the police liable for the unlawful arrest of four lawyers and an activist, and awarding them damages, is maintained.
Mon Jun 16 2014
In memorial, Irene Fernandez's fighting spirit lives on
The late Irene Fernandez was immortalised in a moving tribute to her life as an activist who always stood up and never gave up the fight.
Fri May 02 2014