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KOMAS is a popular communications centre set up in August 1993 after two years of close consultation among several grassroot organisations and individuals in Malaysia.
It was established with the main intention of servicing the organising needs of groups involved in a whole range of issues in Malaysia today.
Updates
Thursday, 5 August 2010
New KOMAS Team Members
Pusat KOMAS welcomes new additions to our family! Self-proclaimed idealist, Mr. Nandakumar Haris now heads our Non-Discrimination Programme in KOMAS’ ongoing mission of promoting equality and eradicating ethnic-based prejudice in our nation.
This Penang-born with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering majoring in Aeronautics from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, has worked as a field engineer for two and a half years. He is currently reading law (LLB).
He has been actively volunteering in SABM (Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia) and other civil society events. With a poetic way of capturing the essence of pivotal civil society events in his writings, Nandakumar also has an exceptionally keen eye in photography – an excellent addition to our team! You will understand what we mean when you have checked out his recent web post on the Anti-ISA candle light vigil last Sunday night.
Ms Rachel Gomez has been with us the past few weeks, diligently supporting our team as a valuable intern until the end of the month. She majors in psychology in HELP University College, is active in event managing in college and hopes to go into social work in the future. Here’s a snippet on what the petite, ever smiling girl has to say when cornered for an e-interview.
What do you think of people in KOMAS?
Very welcoming, simple people who lead simple lives and are very, very dedicated in their work. *smiles*
What do you want to do to change the Malaysia?
I’d probably try to minimize ignorance amongst the citizens. If only I can plant ideas into people's minds.
Who's your inspiration? And why?
Oprah Winfrey. She’s a very strong independent woman that is so influential. Plus she helps a lot of unfortunate people. I want to be like her one day.
If you have a button badge to describe yourself, what will it say?
'Doing what is right'. Right does not necessarily mean correct or pleasing to the self. I value that in everything I do.
When did you start activism and why?
I’m still very new at this but I’m glad I'm getting a lot of exposure on activism through KOMAS.
Monday, 12 July 2010
CONPAC and CGG Memo to MB about local councillor appointments
MB receives CONPAC and CGG statement
CONPAC AND CGG held a press conference in the DEWAN SIDANG UNDANGAN NEGERI in SUK Shah Alam today at 1pm (12th July 2010) to register our serious concern and disappointment with the process on how the local councilor appointments have been handled. Some 30 NGO members including about 12 NGO-professional councillors (both present and former) were there to meet the 15 or so press members and also handed a memo (read below) to the Mentri Besar Selangor Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim. He assured us there will be a meeting to discuss these issues in detail. We were not able to meet YB Ronnie Liu but we also delivered a similar memo to him through his office.
CONPAC and CGG will continue to pursue the MB for the meeting hopefully this week even amidst the ongoing State Assembly sittings! We must really impress strongly upon the state and all the component parties of the Pakatan Rakyat government that appointment of NGO and professional councilors is not a "WELFARE ACT" as many of them might think! BUT our presence actually ensures that the PR government has really taken seriously the participation of non political party councilors in governance. This is to ensure that there will be 25% councilors who will be able to perform their duties free of political interests and influences.
Please read tomorrow's news papers and even tonight's TV coverage perhaps NTV7, and Selangor TV and others maybe.
Tan Jo Hann
CONPAC Chairman
MPSJ Councilor (in transition)
PERMAS President
Friday, 2 July 2010 Trained to train others on Citizenship Issues!
“When we talk about Malaysian Citizenship – this is what we’re talking about – Your rights,” said Jo Hann, one of the main trainers in the recently concluded REAL Citizenship Education Training of Trainers (TOT) held in Mandarin Court Hotel from 24 – 27 June 2010. A total of 32 participants, consisting mainly of community leaders (Resident Association heads), personal assistants to assembly persons, local councilors and even NGO (non-governmental organisation) facilitators from West and East Malaysia (Sarawak).
Thursday, 3 June 2010
NO PLACE FOR RACISM IN MALAYSIA!
Pusat KOMAS recently conducted a Non-Discrimination Training of Trainers (TOT) Workshop from the 29 – 31 May 2010 at Pearl International Hotel in the latest effort for the Education of Non-Discrimination known as the Bangsa Malaysia programme.
Thursday, 20 May 2010 Jaringan Kampung Orang Asli Semenanjung Malaysia (JKOASM) opposes Land Entitlement Act
Thursday May 20 - The JKOASM held a press conference to protest against the Land Entitlement Act by the government. The event was after the coalition had submitted a formal letter to the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKLW) to convey their opposition to the Act.
TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2010
Seized Selepas Tsunami VCD now online!
Four days before the Sibu by-election, on the 12th of May 2010, 243 video compact discs (VCDs) produced by Pusat KOMAS were seized by the Sibu police in a 4pm raid at a house in Jalan Bruang, Sibu. The film is the latest KOMAS production, a 36-minute documentary entitled “Selepas Tsunami” or After the Tsunami.
Upcoming EVENTS
Date/ Day: 28-29 August 2010 Venue: New Era College, Kajang, Selangor.
Event: Training Workshop on Non-Discrimination for Teens!
Aimed at equipping Malaysian teens aged between 15-18 years with a perspective on Non-Discrimination based on Ethnicity and Race, this training is KOMAS’ first collaboration with the Lim Lian Geok Cultural Development Centre (LLG).
Trainers from KOMAS’ recently concluded Non-Discrimination Training of Trainers (TOT) on May are roped in for this two days workshop. They are Fahmi Rehza, Nandakumar Haris, Arul Prakkash, Maisarah, Kechik and Intan.
The teenager participants will be engaged in highly interactive sessions using a wide array of group dynamics, multi media and discussions on the issue of equality and rights in the light of Malaysia’s multi ethnic setting.
Who are the co-organisers?
The Lim Lian Geok Cultural Development Centre (from LLG’s website) [please place link: http://llgcultural.com/eng/]
In memory of Mr. Lim Lian Geok, former Chairman of The United Chinese School Teachers’ Association of Malaysia, a fund was set up by 15 Chinese organisations on 28 December,1985, exactly ten days after he was laid to rest.
It was registered as a non-profit company under the name of LLG Cultural Development Centre Berhad in the year 1995, after prolonged negotiations with the registrar about the feasibility and rationality of the name LIM LIAN GEOK initially intended to be registered.
The LLG Centre’s core values:
Uphold the principles of democracy, human rights and respect for individualities and ethnic diversities.
Cherish a culture of solidarity, friendship, cooperation and constructiveness.
Date/ Day: 7pm, 31 August (for public) & 1.50 pm, 1 September (invitation only) Venue: Pay Fong High School, Jalan Tan Chay Yan, Melaka Organised byLim Lian Geok Cultural Development Centre
Event: Gadoh Film Screening
Gadoh fans in Melaka may very well be pleased to know this exciting film will be screened on Independence Day! Do take note and head there with your friends and family.
