Celebrating the good Malaysia has done for human rights: In third edition, KL fest garners support of 50 NGOs

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The Human Rights Festival 2024 in Kuala Lumpur saw nearly 50 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) gather to celebrate and raise awareness about their human...

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“But today we want to focus on the good and celebrate everything that each one of you have done, are doing and will continue to do,” she said while acknowledging the common tendency to focus on areas for improvement. While the pro bono hub is not yet officially launched, Thomazios encouraged NGOs, lawyers, and law firms present at the festival to sign up for the initiative.

She acknowledged the ongoing journey toward realizing fundamental rights, highlighting the importance of values like justice, equality, and protection for all, which unite society. Human rights lawyer New Sin Yew raised concerns about the government’s proposed amendments to Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

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