Consider This: Social Work Profession Bill (Part 1) — The Cost of Delay
The long-awaited Social Work Profession Bill, aimed at finally professionalising this sector through mandatory licensing and standards, was set to be tabled this year in Dewan Rakyat but tabling has been delayed. What does it mean for a country when its social support workforce is left unprotected and unregulated? And who bears the real cost of these delays? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Teoh Ai Hua, President of Malaysian Association of Social Workers, which has championed professional social work for five decades now and actively provides training for social workers in government and civil society sectors.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Consider This: Indigenous Rights (Part 1) — The Frontline Forest Defenders
Recently a delegation of Penan from Mulu travelled over 500 kilometres to submit a petition to the Sarawak government, calling for the designation of Magoh as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, where logging activities threaten the home to the last semi-nomadic Penan tribe. But will UNESCO status be enough to protect one of Malaysia's last untouched forests and the home of the Penan people, from further destruction? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Komeok Joe, Head of Keruan, which is a grassroots Penan civil society group.
Fri Sep 13 2024
University of Nottingham, Astro AWANI to host 'Journalism in the Age of AI Disruption' roundtable
The roundtable aims to provide a platform for journalists, media organisations, academia, civil society and government agencies to deliberate on the implications of AI on journalism and society.
Mon May 06 2024
Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia
Governments, civil society and the international community need to work fast to combat the threat of smoke haze in Southeast Asia.
Sat Jan 13 2024
US pauses some aid, imposes visa bans after 'neither free nor fair' Cambodia election
Ahead of the elections, Cambodian authorities engaged in threats and harassment against political opposition, media and civil society.
Mon Jul 24 2023
(COLUMNIST) We must come together to ensure an AI future that works for all - WEF
WEF has launched the AI Governance Alliance to unite industry leaders, governments, academic institutions, and civil society organizations.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Egypt's female 'prisoners of poverty' struggle with stigma
Despite support from civil society groups and some state help in securing early releases, Egyptian women struggle to rebuild their lives.
Sat May 27 2023
Fasa dua pindaan akta berkaitan jenayah seksual kanak-kanak pada sesi Parlimen akan datang
Ia turut mengambil kira pandangan daripada Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Pesuruhjaya Kanak-kanak, pakar akademik dan pihak berkepentingan lain.
Thu Apr 06 2023
NGO sambut baik penubuhan jabatan khas kanak-kanak
Badan bukan kerajaan, The Child Advocates and Civil Society Organisations menyambut baik keputusanDatuk Seri Nancy Shukri bagi menubuhkan jabatan atau institusi khas untuk kanak-kanak.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Child advocates, civil society organisations welcome establishment of special department for children
54 signatories expressed their full support to the government in the initiative to put forth the betterment of children in the nation.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Exclusive - Kamala Harris to visit Philippine islands at edge of South China Sea dispute
In Palawan, Harris is expected to meet with residents, civil society leaders and representatives of the Philippines Coast Guard.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Civil society should be institutionalised by the government - Akhbar Satar
The OGP was launched in 2011 by 8 founding governments Brazil, Indonesia, Philippines, Norway, South Africa, UK, Mexico and the US as an international platform to generate processes of cooperation.
Tue Dec 28 2021
CSOs play important role during COVID-19 recovery period - Tengku Zafrul
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are playing an important role during the COVID-19 recovery period, particularly through the implementation of Budget 2022 measures.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Time to set up and collaborate more in eradicating hardcore poverty - Mustapa
This is the time for the government, private sector and civil society organisations (CSOs) to step up and collaborate closely to eradicate hardcore poverty in Malaysia.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Is the AG refuting the constitutional power and authority of the Dewan Rakyat?
We, the undersigned civil society groups, respond to the Attorney General (AG) Tan Sri Idrus Haruns statement on 4 September 2021.
Mon Sep 06 2021