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CIVIL SOCIETY NGOS CALL FOR APOLOGY FROM UTUSAN MALAYSIA AND AUTHOR OF ARTICLE |
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Written by Empower
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Tuesday, 28 October 2008 12:17 |
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PRESS STATEMENT CIVIL SOCIETY NGOS CALL FOR APOLOGY FROM UTUSAN MALAYSIA AND AUTHOR OF ARTICLE 21 October, 2008 (Tuesday) Please click here for BM version.
We, the following civil society organizations, are deeply concerned over the short story written by Chamil Wariya in Mingguan Malaysia entitled Politik baru YB J which involves a Member of Parliament, YB Josephine. The storyline is dangerously similar to recent events in the Malaysian political scenario involving a particular Member of Parliament. The shocking ending of the story with the assassination of the MP and subsequent suicide of the murderer encourages extreme acts of violence. Such type of journalism is recklessly irresponsible and only serves to incite and inflame emotions, given the current political scene. The story mischievously encourages the use of senseless violence which must be condemned by everyone. We are aghast that Utusan Malaysia allowed the publication of such a story. It is even more shocking that the author of the story is the CEO of the Malaysian Press Institute. We demand that Utusan Malaysia and the author apologise to the public and the article be retracted. Utusan Malaysia must be more responsible and professional. To make amends, the author could do community service at the particular YB's service centre. (For further enquiry, please contact Persatuan Kesedarn Komuniti Selangor (Empower) at 03 – 7770 1475 ) List of endorsing organizations: - All Women Action Society (AWAM)
- Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (EMPOWER)
- Women's Centre for Change Penang (WCC)
- Persatuan Masyarakat Selangor & Wilayah Persekutuan (PERMAS)
- Persatuan Sahabat Wanita Selangor (PSWS)
- Pusat Komuniti Masyarakat (KOMAS)
- Citizens Think Tank
- Tenaganita
- Gerakan Mansuhkan ISA (GMI)
- Civil Rights Committee, Kuala Lumpur Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall
- Youth Section, Kuala Lumpur Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall
- Sisters in Islam (SIS)
- Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO)
- Malaysia Youth and Students Democratic Movement (DEMA)
- Youth For Change (Y4C)
- Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ)
- LLG Cultural Development Centre (LLG)
- Food Not Bomb (FNB)
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 October 2008 13:30 )
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Empower-Dama Orchestra Fund Raising Concert |
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Written by Empower
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Thursday, 18 September 2008 18:09 |
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Empower- Dama Orchestra Fund Raising Charity Concert In conjunction with the Dama Vocal Festival 2008, Empower is pleased to present the "Festival Concerts"featuring some of Malaysia's leading vocal talents performing with the Dama Orchestra in "An Evening of Songs From Musicals & Crossovers” . 
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Last Updated ( Friday, 03 October 2008 12:22 )
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Same-same but Different, Different but Same-same Education Series |
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Written by Empower
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Tuesday, 16 September 2008 20:10 |
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Same-same but Different, Different but Same-same Education Series This education series aim to provoke young people's thoughts surrounding the issue of diversity and rights. Thoughts on how we view ourselves and how we view others will be discussed throughout the series. Our focus areas include debunking stereotypes, promoting respect and acceptance for diversity and promoting respect amongst peers. We have come out with “The Empower's Encyclopedia Never give up to find out the truth” Sheets with the topics below: Do You Know Gender Discrimination? |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 03 October 2008 13:01 )
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Wednesday, 13 August 2008 11:25 |
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4th Kopi O Nite: Breaking Racial Stereotypes 
4th Kopi O Nite of Empower's was successfully organised! It was also our kick off for "Same-same But Different, Different but Same-same Educations Series" which aims to provoke young people's thoughts surrounding the issue of diversity and rights.Our focus areas include debunking stereotypes, promoting respect and acceptance for diversity and promoting respect amongst peers. |
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Written by empower
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Thursday, 13 March 2008 15:36 |
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Empower Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (Empower) is a non-governmental organization founded with the common belief that we as concerned citizens can play a role in shaping and building a democratic Malaysia society. Our vision ...to promote and support exchanges and actions on equality and democracy. Our work is informed by human right and feminist principles. We are striving towards a democratic, equitable and diverse society. What do we mean by “Empower” ......It's about providing the necessary information to people to enable them to be self-sufficient to tap on opportunities and to create their own avenues and opportunities. It also means encouraging people to take charge of their political, social and economic destiny by claiming their rights as guaranteed under the Federal Constitution and the universality of human rights which includes women and child rights. This website is best viewed with Internet Explorer. Certain features may not work with Mozilla Firefox. If you have difficulties in accessing the website, kindly contact us at
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or call us at 03- 7784 4977/ 7770 1475.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 19 September 2008 10:56 )
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