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Pusat KOMAS held a constructive meeting with the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, YB Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr.) Johari bin Abdul, and a delegation appointed by the Speaker to attend the meeting. Pusat Komas presented its findings of the Malaysia Racism Report 2025 on Monday, 13 April 2026, as the report identified and documented the incidents of racial and/or religious discrimination during the Fourth Term of the 15th Parliament throughout 2025, based on Hansard records and assessed against the...

Pusat KOMAS today officially launched the Malaysia Racism Report 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year of documenting and analysing incidents of racism and racial discrimination across the country. The report presents critical findings that highlight persistent structural challenges, evolving patterns of discrimination, and the urgent need for coordinated national action. The launch event brought together representatives from government, civil society, diplomatic missions, and the media,...

PETALING JAYA, 26 JUNE 2025 - Pusat KOMAS applauds the Malaysian Armed Forces for carrying out appointments and promotions in a professional manner. This should also serve as a model for the entire civil service in Malaysia. We also congratulate Lt Gen Johnny Lim Eng Seng on his historic and well-deserved promotion, which represents a powerful reflection of what a meritocratic Malaysia would look like. Unfortunately, this moment of pride has been used as a tool to politicize and racialize the...

PETALING JAYA, 21/3/2024 - On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Pusat KOMAS calls for urgent action to dismantle racism and racial discrimination in Malaysia. In Malaysia, racial discrimination remains a deeply rooted issue, affecting policies, institutions, and daily interactions. From rhetoric in politics to the lack of policies addressing discrimination and hate speech, racism continues to undermine social cohesion. With that said, this is why Pusat KOMAS...

Pusat KOMAS expresses its disappointment over the recent actions of ERA FM DJs, whose insensitive mimicry of sacred customs related to the Hindu festival, Thaipusam, has caused distress among Malaysians. This incident underscores the urgent need for greater cultural and religious sensitivity in our diverse society. While we acknowledge the public apology issued by Azad Jasmin, Nabil Ahmad and Radin Amir Affendy, this is not an isolated incident. Time and time again, we have witnessed public...