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Liberalism Conference 2021
During times of crisis or great public uncertainty, it is fashionable to assume that authoritarian states are in a stronger position than liberal democracies with regards to their ability to react. However, as evidenced by the effective responses demonstrated by liberal democracies, such as New Zealand and Taiwan, it is clear that open societies have proven just as resilient during times of turbulence.
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Rough Road for Malaysia’s Economic Recovery
With the projection of a stagnated economic growth in Malaysia, the country struggles to find footing to lay out a comprehensive plan to put the country back on track for recovery. As the nation grapples with a triple crisis of politics, economy and health, the silver lining for Malaysia as the country is set to achieve a herd immunity of 80 percent by the end of 2021.
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Even politics needs a laboratory to generate innovation
Innovation comes in a lot of form not only in tech like software. Policy and politics need innovations. What innovation have you all built? With the fake news and disinformation what innovation for “next”. In digital age that is constant change innovation is a process of breakthrough repeatedly. How can we construct an innovation in politics that have been here for so long?
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It's Time to Make The Magic Happened
Two weeks in this seminar Making Magic: Designing and Facilitating Gatherings, 23 August-2 September 2021 was a great experience. As a facilitator myself I have learn a lot of new skill in this seminar. We deep dive at the core of facilitation as to What, Why and How. A well gathering of people must come with good planning and strategy.
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Preventing Corruption: Media and Citizenship
The fight for corruption in Malaysia need reimagining. Values and mindsets must change for our nation to be corruption free. Some scholars suggest that culture may be the underlying factor for corruption in developing economies. For change to happen, and to happen quickly, media and citizen engagement are critical. So how do we secure and sustain public support?
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Rasuah dan Gerakan Sosial
Iltizam politik dilihat sebagai satu cara untuk menangani rasuah sistemik di negara Malaysia. Namun, kemelut politik yang berlaku kebelakangan ini menjadi penyumbang kepada krisis kepercayaan dan kemerosotan kepemimpinan politik negara. Justeru itu, mampukah rakyat Malaysia menggunakan kuasa popular dalam sebuah negara demokratik untuk menjayakan inisiatif sifar rasuah?
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#TelenisaTellsLive
Telenisa Tells Live series is an effort to bring advocacy and outreach programs to women especially during this pandemic. In the year 2020, Telenisa has produced and broadcasted 19 online sessions of Telenisa Tells Live under FNF project with issues covering women’s rights, women’s socio economic, child rights, Muslim family issues, Islamic Family Law and gender discourse.
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Live Interview with Deedy Marji
On 27 August 2021, FNF Malaysia successfully held our Music for Freedom Live concert. And we come out with the winner Deedy Marji with his song Kita Bebaskan. After the live concert, Deedy Marji got the chance to be interview by MyKampus Radio. What are they talking about? Let's find out
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When Words Fail, Music Speaks.
On 27 August 2021, FNF Malaysia successfully held our Music for Freedom Live concert. Dr.Almut Besold, Head of FNF Malaysia and Indonesia, opened the show with a few words. Francissca Peter, Vanessya S.Y.T, and Vera Jasini Putri will serve as this year’s judges. If you watch our live concert last year, you might familiar with their faces.
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Religion and Corruption
It's fascinating to consider how religion influences a corrupt culture. According to empirical studies, most countries with strong religious hierarchies have corrupt cultures and behaviours. There have also been studies that show this finding to be false. What about the country of Malaysia? What and who are the impediments to religion's effectiveness in combating corruption in Malaysia and Indonesia?
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Corruption Risk: Political Financing and Accountability
The entire system is in shambles because we failed to address the political system reforms that have been discussed since 2008. It cannot be done by politicians, but it is up to the civil society movement to discipline politicians and ensure that the institution can reform. INPUMA is back with their INPUMA Policy Talk Series 3: Corruption Risk: Political Financing and Accountability, read more
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Music For Freedom 2021
We are back! Our song writing contest is here.Music for Freedom spotlights the importance of people’s participation in governance, and also finds meaning in freedom in everyday life. It’s a stage to convey hopes and a call to action, that in spite any crises “freedom is what lies on the other side of fear,” and we all have a responsibility to shape our own future. So, get your pencil, instruments and submit your song to us, apply now!
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Corruption and Young Generation
INPUMA (International Institute of Public Policy and Management), held their second policy talk with “Corruption and Young Generation” that is part of INPUMA Policy Talk Series: The Corruption Complex in Malaysia. The purpose of the discussion is to raise awareness among the younger generation about their great role in making Malaysia free of corruption
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Telenisa: Statistics and Findings 2020
Part of Sister In Islam (SIS), TELENISA that has been operating since 2003, is a free legal counsel on matters related to Islamic Shariah Family Law such as divorce, polygamy, wife and children, divorce and other property. TELENISA has assisted nearly 4,000 clients in providing legal advice to make sound decisions based on law and facts.
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UUCA: Protect the students or the Opposite?
UUCA is an act that is partly under the authority of the Ministry of Education. Although the original idea was to control the administration and to operate university orderly. But the UUCA policy actually prevent the involvement of students with political parties, amalgamation of student’s bodies. Which on shortened note, the government actually build a barrier for students
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👋Hello FNF alumni, get your running gears ready, because the Freedom Journey ASIA Virtual Run is back! 🏃 🏃 The Freedom Journey ASIA Virtual Run 2021 is a unique, interactive, and healthy activity to strengthen our network. Run anywhere and anytime! There’s no starting line. Joining is easy! ✏️Register: https://bit.ly/VRUNASIA21 🏃♀️Run on 14-20 November! Record your run by using the Strava App. 🎉PLUS: Get a chance to win 100 EUR! Share your journey at The Parasol Project Facebook Group where you will be invited if you have attended FNF events/ workshops. 🧐See your eligibility and the run details here: https://bit.ly/FNFVR2021
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On October 20, 2021, Turkish journalist Alican Uludağ have received the Raif Badawi Award, which the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, together with the German Publishers and Booksellers Association, presents annually to outstanding, courageous journalists. At a time when independent journalism is under severe pressure in Turkey, Alican Uludağ`s investigative reporting makes an important contribution to protecting the right to information. Alican Uludağ is a highly respected correspondent who covers cases at the Court of Cassation and the Constitutional Court. He regularly exposes corruption and researches the work of law enforcement and security services. Watch the award ceremony and read more about Alican Uludağ by click link down below: https://www.freiheit.org/pressemitteilung/raif-badawi-award-2021
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Teoh Alvin from E Camps Agency's The Elections Lab shares his experience when attending IAF Seminar “Innovation Labs”. Innovation comes in a lot of form not only in tech like software. Policy and politics need innovations. What innovation have you all built? With the fake news and disinformation what innovation for “next”. In digital age that is constant change innovation is a process of breakthrough repeatedly. How can we construct an innovation in politics that have been here for so long? Read his experience below: https://www.freiheit.org/malaysia/even-politics-needs-laboratory-generate-innovation
