CSO Platform for Reform Calls for Fair Assessment of Parliamentary Special Select Committees and Shadow Cabinet
Published On
24 February 2024
The CSO Platform for Reform refers to a statement issued by the Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil who stated that the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) is the best forum to monitor the progress of each ministry compared to the shadow cabinet formed by Perikatan Nasional (PN).
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CSO Platform for Reform Calls on the Pardon Board to Reveal the Justification for Reduction of Najib Razak's Jail and Fine
Published On
2 February 2024
This action has indirectly caused the public to have less confidence in the aspect of transparency in handling the biggest corruption scandal that has ever happened in this country.
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Continue Improving the Nation's Corruption Perception Index (CPI) Score
Published On
1 February 2024
The CSO Platform for Reform notes the increase in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score on Malaysia, which is an increase of three points compared to 47 points in 2022.
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Adopt Transparency and Inclusivity In The IPCC Commissioners' Appointment Process
Published On
16 January 2024
The CSO Platform for Reform expresses deep concern over the recent announcement by Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail regarding the appointment of new members to the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC).
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Protect and Support A Safe Educational Safe for Vulnerable Stateless Children at Pulau Omadal
Published On 24 December 2023
In response to a Facebook posting that surfaced on 20 December 2023 objecting to the establishment of Iskul Sama DiLaut Omadal in Pulau Omadal
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Report Launch and Press Conference on 'One Year of The Unity Government of Malaysia'
Published On
4 December 2023
The preliminary ‘report card’ serves as a check and balance measure against the new government and what the public can expect from the administration.
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Amendment of Suhakam Act 1999 Act 597: Too Good To Be True
Published On
1 December 2023
CSO Platform for Reform congratulates the government for finally tabling the amendment to the SUHAKAM Act
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Stop Scapegoating Sabah to Push for the Proposed Federal Constitution Amendments on Citizenship..
Published On 23 November 2023
The Sabah and Sarawak Chapters of CSO Platform for Reform are deeply concerned over the proposed Federal Constitution amendment on citizenship
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Implement the Distribution of Constituency Development Funds Now Or..
Published On
15 November 2023
The CSO Platform for Reform is deeply concerned over the recent developments regarding the allocation of constituency development funds (CDF), both at the national and state levels.
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CSO Platform for Reform welcomes the Senate President's Recommendations to Reform the Senate
Published On 27 October 2023
Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, the Senate President stated that Malaysians as young as 18 should be given the opportunity to become senators since the voting age has been lowered from 21 to 18
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CSO Platform for Reform demands transparency
Published On
20 September 2023
CSO demands transparency, accountability and investigation on allegations of baby snatching among stateless mothers at Sabah Government Hospitals
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Malaysia Day Reflection: 60 Years of Formation
Published On 16 September 2023
The significance of MA63, and the essentiality of institutional reorm for nation-building
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CSO Platform for Reforms wants transparency and separation of AGC-PP Powers
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6 September 2023
A Response to Zahid Hamidi's discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) decision
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The decision of Parti Muda to nominate 50% female candidates in the state elections is an example that other political parties in Malaysia should follow.
Published On 5 August 2023
The CSO Platform for Reform praises the decision of Parti MUDA
to nominate 50% female candidates for the upcoming State
Elections.
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Unveiling the 100-Year Carbon Credit Deal on its lack of Transparency.
Published On 26 July 2023
The CSO Platform for Reform demands the Sabah State Government to
immediately and publicly clarify its position on the 100-year deal,
Nature Conservation Agreement (NCA), that was signed behind closed
doors in October 2021..
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Suhakam must remain free from politics.
Published On 25 July 2023
CSO Platform for Reform is deeply concerned about the
nomination of Hasnal Rezua Merican Habib Merican as Selangor
State Assemblyman, N13 Kuang seat, by UMNO for the upcoming
State Elections...
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Failure to defend Universal Human Rights is the failure of the entire SUHAKAM Commission, not only the Chair.
Published On 12 July 2023
CSO Platform for Reform deplores the views of the current SUHAKAM
Chair, Rahmat Mohamad, that ‘human rights is human rights’ when
asked about concerns that adopting a Malaysian context may sideline
vulnerable groups..
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Reform, Not Amplify, Childhood Statelessness!
Published On 5 July 2023
The CSO Platform for Reform views the recent proposal by the Ministry
of Home Affairs to amend the federal constitution to remove Section 1(e)
of the Second Schedule Part III, with grave concerns..
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Civil Society calls for Workforce Revolutions in Sabah
Published On 19 June 2023
Amend and reform the 73 year old Sabah Labour Ordinance to reflect a Madani Governance
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CSO Platform for Reform Advocates for Sufficient Funding to
Empower the Parliamentary Special Select Committees
Published On 12 June 2023
By securing adequate funding, the MPs involved in the ten PSSCs
will have the necessary resources to delve into critical matters, ensuring they can effectively address issues and provide essential
checks and balances
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The Government's intention to place MACC under the purview of the EAIC is inconsistent with institutional reforms.
Published On 8 May 2023
Such a move will instead be contradictory to the independence and transparency of MACC, which is required for the body to properly carry out its duties.
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CSO Platform for Reform regrets attempts to question the independence of the country's judiciary
Published On 11 April 2023
The CSO Platform for Reform wishes to express our regret at the
attempts to question the independence of our nation's judiciary.
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Malaysia Votes the Mandatory Death Penalty Out: A Landmark Reform
Published On 4 April 2023
The CSO Platform for Reform thanks Malaysian lawmakers for the
unanimous vote which saw the ending of the mandatory death sentence in the second session of the 15th Parliament sitting on 3 April 2023.
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CSO Platform for Reform mengalu-alukan pengumuman Dewan Rakyat berkaitan penubuhan 10 Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Parlimen
Published On 25 March 2023
CSO Platform for Reform mengalu-alukan keputusan Dewan Rakyat dalam
meluluskan usul penubuhan 10 Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Parlimen ke-15 yang baharu.
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First 100 Days of the Unity Government of Malaysia
Published On 13 March 2023
The CSO Platform for Reform, a collective of 60 civil society
organisations (CSOs) in Malaysia, is releasing our report on the
first 100 days of the Unity Government.
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Release the IRC Recommendation Now
Published On 5 February 2023
The CSO Platform for Reform commends the Unity Government's unwavering commitment to institutional reforms. The Law Minister, YB Dato’ Sri Azalina Othman Said, has demonstrated remarkable leadership by convening consultations with the CSOs and stakeholders.
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Sabah Civil Societies Call for Action to Further Investigation the Case of Father and Son Attacked by Crocodiles in Lahad Datu, Sabah
Published On 2 Dec 2022
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Protect Whistleblowers, Not Arrest!
Published On 24 Nov 2022
We, CSO Platform for Reform, together with the undersigned endorsees
from the civil society organisations and individuals, demand for the release of Zulfadzli Halim..
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Long Live Democracy! Hidup Demokrasi!
Published On
21 Nov 2022
Malaysia’s 15th General Election is almost done. Save for Baram and Padang
Serai, the rakyat has spoken.We would like to thank and congratulate each and
every Malaysian for casting your votes.
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New Government Should Mirror the Majority Will of The Undi Rakyat GE-15
Published On
21 Nov 2022
Malaysia’s 15th General Election is almost done. Save for Baram and Padang
Serai, the rakyat has spoken.We would like to thank and congratulate each and
every Malaysian for casting your votes.
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Time to Field Inclusive Candidates for GE15
Published On 22 Oct 2022
The CSO Platform for Reform calls on all political parties to field candidates
that are inclusive to reflect on the multi cultural, multi ethnic and multi
demographic makeup of the nation.
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We Must Go Out and Vote!
Published On
20 Oct 2022
The GE15 election date has been announced by the Election
Commission today, 20 October 2022. Malaysians will go to the polls on
19 November 2022.
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Happy 59th Anniversary, Malaysia!
Published On 16 Sept 2022
Fast forward 59 years later, the Malaysia we know today is riddled with
corruption, racism, hate speech, xenophobia and the list goes on. The Keluarga
Malaysia concept...
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Kecekapan Hak Asasi Manusia Sudah Hilang
Published On 3 July 2022
Proses pelantikan merupakan detik permulaan yang paling penting untuk
memastikan pesuruhjaya yang terbaik diberi mandat untuk mengendalikan
SUHAKAM.
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Kanak-Kanak Perlu Diberi Pendidikan Bukan DiTahan
Published On 26 Apr 2022
CSO Platform for Reform memandang serius kenyataan yang dikeluarkan
oleh YB Christina Liew, Ahli Parlimen (MP) Tawau & Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Api-Api mengenai kanak-kanak jalanan di
Kota Kinabalu.
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Prioritise Stateless Children Applicants for Temporary Documents
Published On 21 Apr 2022
The CSO Platform for Reform welcomes Sarawak government’s initiative
to issue temporary documentation for stateless children.
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Sabah Maju Jaya Initiative? Address Nabawan Woes Immediately!
Published On 14 Apr 2022
CSO Platform for Reform views with grave concern on the issue of ‘jalan
putus’ leading towards SK Pangaraan, Nabawan.
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Dire Need for Truly Independent Oversight Bodies in Malaysia
Published On 14 Jan 2022
Oversight bodies, that are independent and with unblemished integrity, must be the
cornerstone of Commissions like SPR, MACC, SUHAKAM and others.
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Civil Societies' Joint Memorandum to Demand for Engagement, Disclosure and Transparency on Sabah Forest Carbon Deal.
Published On 6 Dec 2021
In response to the controversial Nature Conservation Agreement (NCA) on carbon
trade deal in Sabah that surfaced on the 9 November 2021 on Mongabay.com, The
CSO Platform for Reform (Sabah Chapter) together with 10 civil society
organisations (CSO) initiated a Memorandum.
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Address the Exorbitant Flight Prices in December, and Allow non-Sarawakians to Monitor Election, Uphold Democratic Process in Sarawak
Published On 27 Nov 2021
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) has announced that the 12th Sarawak Election will take place on 18 December 2021, with the Nomination Day taking place on 6 December 2021 and Early Voting is to be held on 14 December 2021.
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Sabah Government should Investigate Claims on Sexual Harrassment and Misappopriation of Funds in Sabah Wildlife Rescue Unit
Published On 22 Oct 2021
The undersigned Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and individuals are highly concerned by
the allegations of sexual and monetary misconduct happening at a government department, and
demand an immediate response from the relevant authorities regarding this matter.
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Repeal the Sedition Act 1948 and Stop Persecution of Human Rights Defenders
Published On 4 Sept 2021
The CSO Platform for Reform demands for urgent reinstatement of the
moratorium on the Sedition Act 1948 and its immediate repeal.
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KAMI TIDAK SETUJU, PERDANA MENTERI!
Published On 14 Aug 2021
Platform CSO untuk Perubahan (CSO Platform for Reform) menolak
ucapan Perdana Menteri Muhyiddin Yassin ‘Bersama Memulihkan Negara’.
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Release MISI: Solidariti Activist, Cease and Desist Police Harassment and Intimidation
Published On 28 July 2021
The CSO Platform for Reform views with grave concern the growing intimidation by the police
towards civil rights activists.
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CSO Platform for Reform (Sarawak Chapter) and Sarawak CSOs Highlight Safe Election Recommendations for the Upcoming State Election
Published On 24 July 2021
In preparation for the inevitable 12th Sarawak State Elections, the CSO Platform for Reform (Sarawak Chapter) has come up with a few recommendations on how elections can be conducted safely, notwithstanding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Remembering the People's Power
Published On 11 May 2021
9 May 2021 was the third anniversary of the People’s Power tsunami that swept Malaysia into a new dawn. In an unprecedented move, Malaysians voted in a new government,
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