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Pusat KOMAS contemplates and writes about the situation of race, ethnicity, interracial relations etc. in Malaysia.

Refrain and Stop the use of Race and Religion as a Political Tool for 14 GE

We, the Working Group for the Ratification of International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD-WG)[1], call upon leaders, candidates, members and supporters of all political parties to refrain and immediately stop the use of race and religion as a political tool in their campaign for the 14th General Election. As the 14th General Elections approaches, there is an increasing number of members of political parties who have used race and religion as a...

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Delimitation proposed by Election Commission (EC) is Segregating Malaysians and Encourages Racial Politics

Pusat KOMAS is deeply disappointed and concerned over the delimitation proposal that was gazetted[1] earlier today. Looking at the report published by EC, the delimitation is found to be flawed and unfair as it contains elements of gerrymandering - the act of manipulating boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favour one side or party. Pusat KOMAS believes that the delimitation is an act of injustice towards the people's votes and it may have a long term effect in imperilling...

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Ethnic-Based Political Parties are not Relevant in Malaysia

Pusat KOMAS is appalled by the views by certain quarters which stressed that ethic-based political parties are still relevant in this country. We would like to reiterate that ethic-based political parties are not and will not be relevant in the past, present or in the future. It is essential to note that the establishment of ethnic-based political parties are a manifestation of the divide and rule policy which was used by colonial administrators in the past to maintain power. It is therefore...

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Pusat KOMAS Objects the Statement made by Terengganu Police Chief

Pusat KOMAS is appalled by the recent statement issued by the Terengganu Police Chief Datuk Aidi Ismail who attributed the low crime rates in Terengganu to the state’s 97% Malay population when referring to the record of gangsterism in the state. Pusat KOMAS asserts that it is improper for any parties, the government or the general public, to attribute any forms of crimes to a particular ethnic group. Even though, the Terengganu’s police force success in combatting the issue of gangsterism in...

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To Our Bangsa Malaysia: Selamat Hari Malaysia

Today, the Federation of Malaysia celebrates its 54th birthday of the enjoining together of 3 nations. This day marks the union of Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak which prides itself as a nation called Malaysia. It is on this auspicious day that Malaysians from different cultures and traditions come together to form our own “Malaysian” identity. This special day must be treasured to highlight the struggle of Malaysia moving away from the history of colonization and racism to become a nation...

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There is a Time and Place for Affirmative Action

Pusat KOMAS applauds Minister of Youth and Sports, Khairy Jamaluddin’s recent statement concerning the country’s affirmative action policies. Indeed, after 60 years of independence and 54 years since the formation of Malaysia, we have become proud and capable citizens who can stand on our own feet and efforts with our heads held high. Any further continuation of race based affirmative action policies would not only result in resentment from most communities, it would also be an insult and be...

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Malaysia Racial Discrimination Report 2016 Launch

Launch of the "Malaysia Racial Discrimination Report 2016". The launch event will be in a forum panel method, where the esteemed speakers will be sharing their insights on the topic of “The Current State of Racial Discrimination in Malaysia”. Details: Date: 21st March 2017 (Tuesday) Time: 7.30 pm – 10.00 pm Venue: GB Gerakbudaya (No. 2, Jalan Bukit 11/2, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia) The speakers for the launch and forum are as below: Report Launch: Mr. Ryan Chua (Pusat KOMAS) Speakers...

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For Unity, Enough Rhetorics, Take Action!

Pusat KOMAS applauds the Prime Minister Najib Razak’s and the Malaysian government’s call to make ‘unity’ a culture for all Malaysians in the ‘Moments of Unity’ event organized by the Malaysian National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN) at the Perdana Botanical Gardens in Kuala Lumpur on the 21st January 2017 and to call for Malaysians to focus on efforts on instilling unity. As recognized by the Prime Minister himself, Malaysia is a multicultural nation and unity is essential and...

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