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Sisters in Islam (SIS), through one of its initiatives TELENISA, has released its comprehensive report detailing the free legal aid service they have been providing throughout 2023. The event took place at Grand Millenium Hotel, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur on July 12th.

Subsequently, a forum related to the findings was also held after the official launching. The forum invited panelists Dato' Ismail Haji Yahya and Sherry Shariff to gather insights into the realities and challenges that the women in Malaysia encounter regarding their rights to marital property under the Islamic Family law.

Click the link below to find out more about the event on our website!

You can also find the full report here:
https://bit.ly/TelenisaFindings2023
https://bit.ly/TelenisaFindings2023
https://bit.ly/TelenisaFindings2023

Event: Telenisa Statistics and Findings 2023 Launching Event Sisters in Islam (SIS), through one of its initiatives TELENISA, has released its comprehensive report detailing the free legal aid service they have been providing throughout 2023. The event took place at Grand Millenium Hotel, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur on July 12th. Subsequently, a forum related...

Join Sisters in Islam at the latest session of their 2024 Reading Series: "The Emancipative Commitment: Readings on Woman Discourse"!

Sisters In Islam (SIS) is excited to announce the 6th session of our SIS Reading Series. We invite you to apply for the 2024 edition, themed "The Emancipative Commitment: Readings on Woman Discourse".

This session will delve into the literary contributions of Adibah Amin and Anis Sabirin, two influential figures in the discourse on women's presence and empowerment.

Adibah Amin: Renowned for her insightful commentaries on social issues, particularly those related to Malaysian society, culture, and women's rights.

Anis Sabirin: A pioneer of feminism in Malaysian literature, Anis critiqued restrictive societal norms and challenged stereotypical portrayals of women through her essays, short stories, poems, and memoirs during the 1960s.

Event Details:

Theme: Adibah Amin & Anis Sabirin - Towards Wanita Baru
📅 Saturday, 13th July 2024
🕘 : 10 am - 5 pm
🏢 : Petaling Jaya

Agenda:

🔸Morning Session: Presentation and lecture by Dr. Azhar Ibrahim
🔸Afternoon Session: Close reading of selected articles by Adibah Amin and Anis Sabirin

Register Now:
🔗 https://bit.ly/SISReadingSeries6
🔗 https://bit.ly/SISReadingSeries6
🔗 https://bit.ly/SISReadingSeries6

Seats are limited! Register now to secure your place. Full details will be provided upon registration.

Eid Mubarak! On this , may we always remember to lead our lives with love and compassion. May the spirit of sacrifice drives us to realise a world that is more just, peaceful, and free where extreme sacrifices are no longer required of its inhabitants. 🕊

Join Sisters in Islam as they delve into the works of Nawal El Saadawi and explore her powerful discourse on resisting authoritarianism, challenging oppression, and advocating for justice and equality!

Event Details:
📅 : Saturday, 15th June 2024
🕘 : 10 am - 5 pm
🏢 : Petaling Jaya

Agenda:
🔸Morning Session: Presentation and lecture by Dr. Azhar Ibrahim
🔸Afternoon Session: Close reading of Nawal El Saadawi’s articles

Register now to secure your spot!

Seats are limited. Full details will be provided after registration.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and gain insights into the works of a remarkable advocate for justice and equality.

Register Here:
🔗 bit.ly/SISReadingSeriesNawal
🔗 bit.ly/SISReadingSeriesNawal
🔗 bit.ly/SISReadingSeriesNawal

UM LEAD Leadership Talk Series #3 is here!

The Centre for Leadership and Professional Development at Universiti Malaya (UM LEAD) will hold their 3rd Leadership Talk series on 10 June 2024 – in collaboration with our partner, Akademi Gagasan Minda Merdeka (GMM).

With the theme “𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 & 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!”, the event will feature trusted speaker:

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1. YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hamid Bugo (Chairman of Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS))
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Register for FREE via the QR code on the poster or please visit the link below:

🔗 http://bit.ly/leadershiptalkseries3
📅 RSVP before 9 June 2024 @ 3 PM!

During her recent IAF trip, our partner Kasturi Magindran encountered opportunities to grow not only as a program designer and organizer, but also as an active global citizen. Find out how she gleaned knowledge from experts and colleagues alike while also forging memorable memories with new friends in this article fresh out of Gummersbach!

IAF: IAF Seminar on Moderation: Facilitation and Program Design In her recent IAF trip, Kasturi Magindran encounters opportunities to grow not only as a program designer and organizer, but also as an active global citizen. Find out how she gleans knowledge from experts and colleagues alike while also forging memorable memories with new friends in this latest art...

As part of our longstanding commitment to supporting voter and political education, around 60 school wardens from the State of Johor were invited to participate in a two-day training filled with collaborative activities and illuminating sharing sessions.

This event was successfully organized by our partner, Akademi Gagasan Minda Merdeka (GMM) at Desa Selatan Resort, Pengerang, Johor, on the 24th and 25th last April.

Read our latest article by clicking the link below to know more about GMM's recent Leadership Training for Community Leaders! 😉

Event: Advocating Civic and Voter Education: GMM's Leadership Training for Community Leaders Invites School Wardens from the State of Johor Akademi Gagasan Minda Merdeka (GMM) has successfully organized a Leadership Training for Community Leaders at Desa Selatan Resort on the 24th and 25th last April. This workshop heralded one of GMM and FNF's partnership commitments in advocating civic and voter education all around Malaysia, in colla...

Participate in the fourth session of Sisters in Islam Reading Series "The Emancipative Commitment: Readings on Women Discourse" for a thought-provoking exploration of Angela Davis' discourse on the intersection of activism and intellectualism in the pursuit of social justice.

Dr. Azhar Ibrahim will be leading the session, where they will dive into Angela Davis's multifaceted roles as a feminist political activist, philosopher, academic, author, and professor.

Mark your calendars for this enlightening weekend of knowledge-sharing. Here are the event details:

“Angela Davis: Freedom is to Be Fought”

📅: 18th May 2024
🕘: 10 am - 5 pm
🏢: Petaling Jaya

Agenda:

🔸Morning session: Presentation and lecture by Dr Azhar Ibrahim
🔸Afternoon session: Close reading of Angela Davis’ articles

Register now at:
🔗 https://buff.ly/3y5IEeL
🔗 https://buff.ly/3y5IEeL
🔗 https://buff.ly/3y5IEeL

Seats are limited! Register now to book your place. Full details will be provided after registration.

The definition of "labour" includes not only blue-collar workers, but also white-collar workers and anyone who is in employment (including the self-employed). All of them deserve the same rights: decent minimum wages, humane working hours, and proper supporting facilities such as public transportation infrastructure and affordable housing, among others.

On this International Labour Day, let's celebrate every worker who continues to work to make a living. Those who continue to fight for a better working environment and livelihood conditions - who believe a better day will surely come.

Until that day comes. For each and every one of us.

In solidarity, always.

Join Sisters in Islam at the upcoming SIS Reading Series: The Emancipative Commitment: Readings on Women Discourse, and participate in a constructive discourse exploring the world of ecofeminism!

In this third session, they will be diving into Vandana Shiva’s discourse on ecofeminism, entitled, “Vandana Shiva: Mother Earth”.

Here are the details you don’t want to miss:
📅 Date: 27th April 2024 (Saturday)
⏲ Time: 10 am - 5 pm
📌 Venue: Petaling Jaya

Agenda:
🔸Morning session: Presentation and lecture by Dr Azhar Ibrahim
🔸Afternoon session: Close reading of Vandana Shiva’s articles

Register here🔽
https://bit.ly/ReadingSeries2024VandanaShiva

Seats are limited!
*Full details will be provided after registration.
Thank you and see you there!

Earth and mankind have always been deeply intertwined. As David Orr said, "When we heal the earth, we heal ourselves." The opposite is also true: when we hurt the earth, we also hurt ourselves.

Floods, droughts, forest fires, loss of biodiversity, and the rising sea level harm and even displace (human) communities.

Environmental harm caused by humankind's overconsumption, at the same time, also perpetuates exploitative labour practices that preys on vulnerable communities.

The responsibility lies not only with individuals, but with humanity as a collective to work together to realise a more equitable and sustainable earth. But, it should NEVER stop with individual solutions. Individual responsibilities such as 3R actions (reduce, reuse, recycles), preferring public transportation over personal vehicles, and saving energy at home are great and strongly encouraged.

And yet, it is not enough. We must keep organising and demanding stakeholders to do a more institutionalised change.

A change that is also intersectional. Because the sufferings of the earth are also the sufferings of the marginalised communities living on this earth.

Remember: when we hurt the earth, we hurt ourselves. When we heal the earth, we heal ourselves.

In solidarity, always.

Eid Mubarak! In this blessed time, let us reflect on the ongoing struggles and resistance against injustices being waged on this earth. Let our thoughts be with those currently facing and enduring oppression of any kind. And may we continue to persist in our faith and efforts in building a more just and peaceful society for all. 🕊️

Nurhuda Ramli, our partner from Sisters in Islam Malaysia, recently reflected on her stimulating experience attending one of the IAF seminars in Gummersbach, Germany. Treading on what she thoughtfully referred to as "a liberal journey", Nurhuda had the opportunity to visit Cologne and Berlin to gain practical insights into populism's impact on liberal democracy. Additionally, she also participated in several discussions on the dynamics between liberalism and populism, as well as the political and communications strategy behind them.

Curious about what those entail? Click the link below to read more of Nurhuda's journey in Gummersbach!

IAF: A Liberal Journey: Reflecting on the IAF Seminar "Liberalism vs Populism: How Can Liberals Win?" The current political landscape has witnessed the rise of populism in an almost simultaneous manner around the globe. In light of such phenomenon, the IAF aims to deconstruct populism in a comprehensive manner and reconstruct the liberal narrative as a counter approach. Discover how one of our alumn...

Sisters in Islam Reading Series is back with another session this year!

SIS is pleased to invite you to apply for the 1st session on 2024 SIS Reading Series "The Emancipative Commitment: Readings on Woman Discourse".

We are hosting a reading session with Dr Azhar Ibrahim on Emma Goldman and her discourse on women’s liberty, economic justice, and equality.

Details are as follows:
“Emma Goldman : Women, Laboriously”

📅 Saturday, 24th February 2024
⏲ 10 am - 5 pm
📌 Petaling Jaya

Register now at
https://bit.ly/ReadingSeries2024EmmaGoldman
https://bit.ly/ReadingSeries2024EmmaGoldman
https://bit.ly/ReadingSeries2024EmmaGoldman

Seats are limited! Full details will be provided after registration.

We wish you are full of joyful moments and warm wishes for this Christmas season! 🎄✨

From 5-7 December 2023, FNF Indonesia and FNF Malaysia held their annual Strategic Meeting, during which we assessed our work from the previous year and set our goals for the upcoming year.

You may wonder why two offices representing different countries would have a joint meeting. The reason is that we share the same office space! FNF Malaysia operates in Jakarta, so we refer to ourselves as the FNF Jakarta Team🇮🇩🇲🇾.

We had a wonderful time together, getting acquainted with our new colleagues and strengthening our team to improve our performance in the future.

Here's a glimpse of what we did!

Championing human rights is embracing the essence of liberalism—where liberty becomes the heartbeat of equality. ✨🕊️

Check our new publication here: https://shop.freiheit.org/ #!/Publikation/1534

FNF Jakarta is looking for a Program Assistant and Communications Officer for Malaysia project! Come join us to be a part of the Friedrich Naumann Family, apply before November 22, 2023!

While the position is based in Jakarta, it relates to FNF´s activities in Malaysia: https://www.freiheit.org/malaysia. In Malaysia, FNF and its local partners conduct activities with various partners in politics and civil society to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The PROGRAM ASSISTANT AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER will assist the FNF Program Manager Malaysia in planning and implementing these programs. He/she will also create and disseminate content for FNF´s social media communications regarding all FNF activities in Malaysia. This position is open to Indonesian nationals only.

More information below👇
https://www.freiheit.org/indonesia/we-are-hiring-program-assistant-and-communications-officer-malaysia-project?fbclid=IwAR2TV6sdWDgqewj6CHsssznJFYb8gohiVZHe4ssxfWy_ESn4qj-6uGToaMk

Sisters In Islam organized a series of reading sessions titled "The Emancipative Commitment: Readings on Woman Discourse" this year, featuring four prominent scholars and thinkers from both the East and West. The selected scholars included Nancy Fraser, an economist; bell hooks, a civil rights activist; Arundhati Roy, a human rights activist and writer; Romila Thapar, a historian; and Kartini, an educationist and women's rights advocate. Dr. Azhar Ibrahim, a senior lecturer at the Malay Studies Department, National University of Singapore, led this reading session series. Read the full article by click link down below:

FNFSPOTLIGHT: The Emancipative Commitment: Readings on Woman Discourse Explore the transformative discussions in "The Emancipative Commitment: Readings on Woman Discourse." Join scholars like Nancy Fraser, bell hooks, Arundhati Roy, Romila Thapar, and Kartini as they delve into gender justice, inclusive feminism, and the legacies of thought leaders. Dr. Azhar Ibrahim g...

Dalam podcast yang menarik ini, kami menjelajahi dunia yang rumit Cukai Barangan dan Perkhidmatan (GST), sistem cukai yang telah melalui perubahan besar dalam pandangan umum. Dahulu dianggap sebagai sesuatu yang menindas, kini GST dianggap sebagai pendorong utama pertumbuhan ekonomi negara.

Walaupun begitu, ketakutan akan cukai masih menghantui rakyat. Sertai kami dalam podcast bersama pakar kewangan IDEAS, Puan Sharmila Suntherasegarun, di mana kami akan membincangkan mengapa kerajaan perlu mengutip cukai, peranan cukai syarikat dan individu dalam sumbangan tertinggi Malaysia, pentingnya kerajaan menjalin hubungan baik dengan pembayar cukai, contoh pendekatan seperti di Australia yang mementingkan transparansi dalam pengutipan cukai, dan banyak lagi topik menarik lain.

Jadi, jangan lepaskan perbincangan yang bermanfaat tonton video penuh dengan mengklik pautan dibawah:

GST: Tax Basis: Goods and Service Tax (GST) vs Income Tax In this thought-provoking podcast, we delve into the complex world of Goods and Services Tax (GST), a tax system that has undergone a remarkable transformation in public perception. Once viewed as oppressive, GST is now hailed as a key driver of national economic growth. Yet, the fear of taxes still...

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Pernahkah anda terfikir apa perbelanjaan terbesar negeri dan negara di Malaysia? Alissa Rode, Pakar Unit Kewangan Awam dan Pengurus IDEAS berkongsi bahawa, di peringkat negara, perbelanjaan yang menguruskan komponen terbesar adalah gaji (emolumen) dan yang kedua terbesar selama 2 tahun terakhir adalah subsidi, ini disebabkan oleh kenaikan harga minyak dan subsidi juga.

Sertai kami dalam perbualan ini yang akan membantu anda memahami betapa kompleksnya pentadbiran dan pengurusan kewangan di Malaysia. Lihat video penuh, hanya klik pautan di bio kami!
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Ever wondered what's the federal state and country's biggest expenditure in Malaysia? Alissa Rode, IDEAS Public Finance Unit Specialist & Manager shares that, on country’s level, expenditure in managing the biggest components is emoluments and the second largest for the past 2 years is subsidies and this is because oil prices increases and subsidies too.

Join us on this conversation that will help you understand how complex administration and financial.

Belanjawan: Malaysia's State Budget: What you need to know? Join Alissa Rode on KUASA's podcast for insights into Malaysian governance, including the annual budget process and fiscal challenges. Financial experts also discuss state budget transparency. A valuable resource for governance understanding.

Incredible insights and global connections at the Defending the Open Society Seminar, with a special shoutout to our partner Praba Ganesan from KUASA who attend this event. Join us in exploring the thought-provoking article, written by Praba himself, delving into the roots of a liberal society, the challenges of extremism, and the bonds of unity. https://www.freiheit.org/malaysia/defending-open-society

IAF: Defending The Open Society Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of the Open Society Seminar. A diverse group of 24 participants from 20+ nations converged in Gummersbach, Germany. Explore the fight for an open society amid rising extremism, with insights from distinguished guest speakers. Witness the resilience o...

Yati Kaprawi videos on Women's Right’s are completed. 10 Videos talking about women issues in Malaysia. But why this videos matter?

🧐 The Why?
In Malaysia, gender, women's rights, and feminism discussions are on the rise. However, there's a widespread lack of understanding, especially among university students. Gender topics are not consistently integrated into curricula, and Islamic schools may avoid them, sometimes promoting views contrary to feminism and gender equality.

🚫The Challenges
Online materials related to Muslim Family Law often promote biased views favoring men, leading to an unequal distribution of housework and legal disparities where fathers may not bear responsibility for children born out of wedlock, placing the burden solely on mothers. This situation can contribute to social issues like 'baby-dumping,' especially among young women.

✨The Primary Goal:
Created short, 1-2 minute animated videos addressing challenges faced by Malaysian Muslim women. These user-friendly animations are accessible to all, including those with limited access to information. They are presented in Malay to cater to the predominantly Malay Muslim population in Malaysia, with English captions for broader reach.

Women: 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...

Meet us on Gathertown tomorrow🙌

RSVP: https://bit.ly/ReshapeEuropeGathertown

Learn how to use Gathertown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK6CUMB_CNM

See you there!

Get ready for our Reshaping Europe Exhibition! 🥳

Event Details:
Date: October 10, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM (BKK Time)

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming virtual exhibition on the dynamic Gathertown platform, scheduled for October 10, 2023.

We extend a warm invitation to you to be a part of this exciting event. Our aim is to create a unique and interactive experience for our esteemed partners and FNF Alumni.

😎What's in Store for You?
During this virtual exhibition, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our FNF Southeast and East Asia exhibition space on the innovative Gathertown platform. This cutting-edge platform will enable you to connect with colleagues from diverse corners of Southeast and East Asia, fostering meaningful interactions and stimulating discussions.

📝Please Confirm Your Attendance To secure your spot, kindly confirm your attendance by October 8, 2023. Click on the link below to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Jhh1Yus2tlh39yT3vMJqcvGFM3mhFlbo8Ayw2-3BrY4/viewform?fbclid=IwAR32xFp3nv0Zn-7P4tHQH7anWGj4QHLA32-sk4LeDBMuEx82XTngalpxB6w&edit_requested=true

🧐Learn more about how to use gathertown from our partner at Spacemakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK6CUMB_CNM

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with us virtually. Save the date, and we look forward to seeing you there!👋