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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.
News
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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.