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aliran. com > civil-society-voices > students-with-learning-disabilities-need-stronger-safeguards-against-sexual-violence

Students with learning disabilities need stronger safeguards against sexual violence

58+ min ago  (638+ words) The All-Women's Action Society (Awam) is deeply disturbed and firmly condemns the reported sexual abuse involving a 15-year-old student with learning disabilities by a teacher in Jasin, Malacca recently The teacher in this incident deliberately exploited the vulnerabilities of the…...

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aliran. com > web-specials > corporate-mafia-the-scandal-that-malaysia-can-no-longer-ignore

'Corporate mafia': The scandal that Malaysia can no longer ignore

4+ hour, 17+ min ago  (68+ words) Corporate mafia: The scandal that Malaysia can no longer ignore'Aliran From drink-driving to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission scandal, is Malaysias justice system bending to public pressure or finally getting serious? The Straits Timess Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host…...

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aliran. com > web-specials > gegar-and-the-making-of-a-multicultural-movement-against-imperialism

Gegar and the making of a multicultural movement against imperialism

6+ hour, 56+ min ago  (123+ words) Aliran Gerakan Gabungan Anti-Imperialis or Gegar is a progressive youth-led movement that aims to build a left-wing, multicultural and transnational front in Malaysia against Zionism and US imperialism. Since its formation in 2023, it has been organising and mobilising against US…...

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aliran. com > web-specials > protecting-workers-securing-futures-dignity-and-respect-for-a-lifetime-of-hard-work

Protecting workers, securing futures: Dignity and respect for a lifetime of hard work!

7+ hour, 41+ min ago  (92+ words) Aliran An animation video to commemorate and celebrate the rights of all workers. Produced by: Sahabat Wanita - Make a one-off donation to Persatuan Aliran Kesedaran Negara (ALIRAN), Maybank a/c 507246118995 or CIMB a/c 8004240948 - Make a regular pledge or periodic…...

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aliran. com > thinking-allowed-online > three-migrant-worker-systems-little-accountability

Three migrant worker systems, little accountability

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (310+ words) Malaysia's migrant worker procurement is a governance crisis hiding in plain sight The Ministry of Human Resources (Mo HR) claims no decision has been made on the migrant recruitment system. But then, the human resources minister praised Bestinet for its…...

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aliran. com > web-specials > strait-of-malaccas-moment-of-reckoning

Strait of Malacca's moment of reckoning

2+ day, 7+ min ago  (1219+ words) The Hormuz crisis has exposed how vulnerable Malaysia's energy supply chain really is TThe Strait of Malacca is a precious asset to Malaysia, and yet it is also a structural liability. As one of three littoral states, alongside Indonesia and…...

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aliran. com > towering-msians > v-david-the-man-who-made-labour-day-in-malaysia-possible

V David - the man who made Labour Day in Malaysia possible

3+ day, 33+ min ago  (556+ words) He fought tirelessly to give workers in Malaysia their day " yet few remember his name Labour Day comes and goes each 1 May as the only public holiday specifically designated to recognise the sacrifices of working people. Yet the struggle to…...

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aliran. com > civil-society-voices > malaysias-proposed-under-16-social-media-ban-a-blunt-instrument-that-misses-the-point

Malaysia's proposed under-16 social media ban: A blunt instrument that misses the point

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (977+ words) We, the undersigned civil society organisations and individuals, urge the government to immediately withdraw plans to ban social media for children under 16. We understand that public concerns are at a peak, and there is no denying that social media companies…...

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aliran. com > web-specials > christianity-is-being-weaponised-by-republicans

Christianity is being 'weaponised' by Republicans

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (94+ words) Christianity is being "weaponised" by Republicans'Aliran Mehdi Hasan talks to American priest and writer James Martin about how Republicans are using Christian nationalism as a political tool to justify division and violence. - Make a one-off donation to Persatuan Aliran Kesedaran…...

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aliran. com > thinking-allowed-online > trumps-reign-of-chaos-a-world-paying-the-price

Trump's reign of chaos: A world paying the price

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (608+ words) From Gaza to Iran, the damage runs deeper than any assassin's bullet It is troubling that in the middle of the deeply unpopular US'Israel war on Iran, King Charles is still going ahead with his state visit to the United…...