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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Southeast and East Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, Taipei, and Yangon. We also work in Malaysia. In Malaysia we work with 12 local partners. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
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8th Liberalism Conference
Dive into the illuminating discussions of the 8th Liberalism Conference (2023). Delving deep into Malaysia's pressing issues, from the delicate balance between religious identity and individual freedoms to the intricate challenges posed by global geopolitics on our economy. Discover how informed dialogue and strategic policymaking are pivotal in navigating the complex terrain of our evolving society.
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Survey of Selangor Residents’ Knowledge and Awareness about Local Councils & KUASA Recommendation
Local councils are bureaucracies without community involvement in decision making or policy direction. Residents have no meaningful way to engage constructively with their councils. Ultimately, only 0.7% (or six persons) from the 858 respondents knew their mayor/council president’s name.
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Asia Liberty Forum 2023
The Asia Liberty Forum (ALF) 2023 is a forum by Atlas Network and this year co-hosted by Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS). The forum took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and held from 07 – 08 September 2023. The event gather students, scholars thinkers, and friends of human freedom to learn and connect with each other and also to gain knowledge and network with captivating speakers.
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What Is Nusyuz?
In this episode Telenisa invited Raja Hafiq, a Sharia Lawyer and Fadhul Adnin, Advocacy, Legal Service and Research Unit Manager, Sisters In Islam. The topic on the table? Nusyuz. But what exactly is Nusyuz? And does it hold true that if a husband accuses his wife of Nusyuz, she loses all her rights as a spouse? Another question that arises: Why does the law concerning Nusyuz only address women and not men? Dive into the article below to uncover these thought-provoking answers and gain a deeper understanding of this complex issue
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My Transformative Journey to become a Human Rights Defender
My time in Strasbourg, France was an incredible, productive and memorable experience. There were 15 of us that had been selected by FNF, from different parts of the world which made the entire learning (and social) experience more enriching. rom intensive seminars to challenging examinations, the experience fortified my resolve to be a steadfast human rights defender, armed not only with knowledge but also with the unyielding determination to advocate for justice and the dignity of all.
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AFTER DECADES OF ISLAMISATION: WHERE ARE YOU, MALAYSIA?
After decades of Islamisation, where are you Malaysia? I guess the easy answer is: lost. We have lost the dominant national narrative of who we were, who we are, who we want to be, and what we believe in, said Zainar Anwar. Listen more to the conversation with leading voices like Zainah Anwar, Dr. Azhar Ibrahim, Nur Sakinah Ahmad Rosli & Robert Law Hui Yew as they dive deep into the interplay between religious conservatism, democracy, and human rights in Malaysia.
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FNF Hackathon Empowers Asian Youth
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Southeast and East Asia (FNF) and the Asia Centre organized a Youth Hackathon on how to improve ASEAN-EU relations in Bangkok. 20 participants from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, Myanmar and Vietnam pitched their ideas. The winner will travel to Berlin.
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Renewable Pathways: A Malaysian's Illuminating Journey from Washington to Portland
My journey commenced in Washington, D.C., the epicenter of American politics and policymaking. Although we had the privilege of visiting majestic and historical monuments, our sights were set on meeting distinguished individuals from the US House of Representatives and Senate, who played pivotal roles in shaping the nation's renewable energy landscape.
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Short Videos on Gender Equality, Women's Rights, and Feminism
Perbincangan mengenai isu gender, hak wanita dan feminisme semakin popular di Malaysia. Namun begitu, ramai orang termasuk pelajar universiti mempunyai pemahaman yang samar-samar mengenai isu tersebut. Tidak semua kursus mengajar isu jantina sebagai sebahagian daripada kurikulum pengajian mereka dan beberapa kursus mengajar isu jantina pada peringkat seterusnya dalam kursus mereka.
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The General Election (GE) Lab: PN BEST
The General Election (GE) Lab: PN BEST workshop is an interactive training program designed to prepare candidates and their election teams for upcoming elections. The objective of the workshop is to review past election results and draft a coalition's direction and strategy, encapsulated by the slogan PN BEST
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Malaysia Outlook Conference 2023
The Malaysia Outlook Conference (MOC) is a platform for researchers, businesses, experts, and policymakers to come together to discuss and debate national public policies toward creating a better Malaysia while treading uncertainties in the new year. This year, MOC will again gather more than 100 experts. Hosted by IDEAS Malaysia since 2021, it has a strong following among policymakers, policy analysts, economists, civil society, and academics, as a platform to engage in robust discussions on issues.
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One Year of War in Ukraine: What Does It Mean for The Global Security and Southeast Asia?
FNF Malaysia hosted its FNF Alumni Gathering on the 15 February 2023 in Kuala Lumpur. This is an annual event in which FNF gathers its alumni not only for attending an event but also for staying connected. This time, we invited Prof. Olexiy Haran who is a professor of Comparative Politics at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy (UKMA) to share his insights on the current situation in Ukraine.
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MALAYSIA’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE INDO-PACIFIC
This policy paper identifies and highlights relevant actions and strategies enacted by Malaysia through bilateral and multilateral platforms. These include the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the group of former British colonies of the Commonwealth, the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) and the loosely formed Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) between Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
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Anwar Ibrahim is finally head of government
For more than 30 years, Anwar Ibrahim fought for his political goals - and was even thrown into prison for it. He stands for multi-ethnic and progressive politics - standing up to rising Islamism and Malay ethnonationalism in the Southeast Asian country. His Justice Party is a long-standing partner of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. Now, for the first time, the progressive politician will lead Malaysia's government. However, Anwar faces the challenge of unifying the divided country and stabilizing the stumbling economy.
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Bersama 2050
The second edition of Bersama2050 concluded on September 18, 2022. From the total submission of seventy-four in the three categories, 30 artists were put on display over the Merdeka and Malaysia Day season. The competition was judged by Amir Muhammad (Kuman Pictures), Vignes Balasingam (Obscura Festivals) & Michael Linde (Kreativer Klub).
