Thursday, March 10, 2011

Native's land under water



Screening of Bakun Trilogy
Subsequent screening schedule
1. Negeri Sembilan Chinese Assembly Hall (10 March 11) 8.00 pm.
2. Kelab 50-B, Bangsar Utama (11 March 11) 8,00 pm.
3. Perpustakaan Mini Oasis, Ipoh (16 March 11) 8.00 pm.
4. Penang Chinese Town Hall (18 March 11) 8.00 pm.
5. Caring Society Complex, Penang (19 March 11) 2.00 pm.
6. Pay Fong Media Room, Malacca (24 March 11) 8.0 pm.
7. Pusat Khidmat Ahli Parliament Bakri, Muar (25 March 11)
8. SUARAM JB Office (27 March 11) 8.00 pm.
9. Post Museum, Singapore (28 March 11) 8.00 pm.

The notorious Sarawak Bakun Hydro Electric Project had forcefully relocated some 9,500 indigenous people. In October 2010, the impoundment of the dam started by disregarding those who chose to stay put guarding their homes and land.
In these two videos (DVD) Flood (Episode 1) and Injustice (Episode 2) take you to the life and hardship the people are facing. The third DVD, Defend Our Homeland is about the struggle for five years of protest against the construction of high-voltage cable over Rawang New Village.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Human Rights Violation 2010



On the 3 March 2011 at HRP HQ, a briefing on Ethnic Minority Malaysian Indian Human Rights Violations Annual Report 2010 was presented to the foreign and diplomatic missions in Malaysia.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

The success of the People's March



The 27 February 2011 was a historical day for the marginalized to be seen and counted despite the odds.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Monday, February 21, 2011

Two celebrations in one day



On the 19 February 2011,Central Market had a double celebration. At the outdoor stage, the preparation was for the Chap Goh Mei celebration and at the east side, the official launch of Kasturi Walk.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

A new hope for the Sarawakians


Sarawak National Party (SNAP) and Malaysian Civil Liberties Movement (MCLM) have come together to form an alliance to free the rakyat of Sarawak from BN’s Chief Minister Taib Mahmud. The Sarawak state election is imminent and MCLM will work with SNAP to make this day, 16 February 2011 a memorable day where the alliance is forged to free the state of Sarawak from BN’s grip.