Pusat KOMAS expresses deep concern and disappointment over the recent police investigation into Teresa Kok, the DAP Vice President, following her remarks on halal certification. While we acknowledge the sensitivities surrounding religious matters in Malaysia, we are...
The Coalition of Malaysian NGOs in the Universal Periodic Review Process (COMANGO) congratulates Malaysia on its participation in the Fourth Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review* (UPR) in January 2024, where it received 348 recommendations. The recommendations...
Pusat KOMAS lauds the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his bold announcement to dismantle racial barriers in the education sector and guarantees all SPM scorers with 10As and above a spot in matriculation programmes offered by the Education Ministry. We...
The Malaysian Health Coalition (MHC), Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) and Tenaganita alongside nine other non-governmental organisations urge that all public health policies must be inclusive and non-discriminatory to every resident in Malaysia. The health and wellbeing of all residents in Malaysia, including non-citizens, are vital to everyone’s health. We support the government’s decision to provide medical treatment and healthcare to the...
The Government of Malaysia must release the migrants it has detained and address the growing discrimination against Rohingya refugees in order to effectively address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food aid and essential items were covered for 3 villages in northern Selangor. Total Contribution received: RM14,089.95
We find FMT’s report on Cynthia Gabriel and Jerald Joseph really shameful and irresponsible. The original FMT report does not name them. But now, another account, evidently based on the report, has named them and is making baseless accusations. It looks like some people are out to get the couple and even depict NGOs as irresponsible. Both Cynthia and Jerald were exposed to the virus. They told their colleagues, friends and family right from the...
21st March 2020 marks the 60th International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Born from the anti-Apartheid struggle, the spirit of non-discrimination emanated by the martyrs 60 years ago is stressing for the necessity of unity more than ever before. Grappling with the worldwide pandemic of Covid-19 has caused the entire human race to realise that our existence and sustainability would be made possible when our collective strength...
(Bangkok/Jakarta, 20 March 2020) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development, together with the Solidarity for ASEAN Peoples’ Advocacy and the undersigned organisations, are gravely concerned with the lack of a human rights focus in the current response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Members States. We call upon ASEAN Member States to place human rights and dignity as the core principles in addressing the pandemic, specifically by...
(Bangkok, 4 March 2020) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), its member-organisations in Malaysia, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) and Pusat KOMAS, and the undersigned organisations call on the Government of Malaysia to uphold principles of multi-racialism and democratic reform, regardless of the leadership of the day. Malaysia should not return to politics and policies that discriminate against non-Malays and stifle...
In the light of current turn of events, Pusat KOMAS strictly condemns the undemocratic approach taken by several Malaysian politicians to undermine the people’s mandate given to Pakatan Harapan in leading our country. The prospect of forming a new government with the inclusion of UMNO and PAS appears to be an irrational move as they have consistently attacked the Chinese and DAP ministers on the grounds of ethnicity which proves their incompetency...
KUALA LUMPUR (10 FEBRUARY 2020) - To overcome racial discrimination in the workplace, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), Pusat KOMAS and Penang Institute came together in 2017 to formulate a regulatory document that promotes inclusivity and equal opportunities. And so, the Code of Conduct for the Promotion of Equal Opportunities through the Elimination of Racial Discrimination came into being. It aims to ensure that the rights of...
Pusat KOMAS’ heartiest Gong Xi Fa Cai to all Malaysians! Recent unfounded accusations by Parti Bumiputra Perkasa Malaysia’s (PUTRA) vice-president, the learned lawyer Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul Aziz are more of a paranoia rather than a constructive or prudent view that contains worrying concerns. Pusat KOMAS welcomes the swift and strong response from the Cabinet condemning the racist and extremist attitude projected by PUTRA through its police...