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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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