Research and advocacy of progressive and pragmatic policy ideas.
Societal Contracts
What members of society owe to each other
Research
In-depth Explorations
Beyond Boom And Bust, Part 1
Pitfalls of Short-Termist Migrant Worker Policies
The differing stances on migrant worker COVID-19 vaccination is just one more example of issues with Malaysia’s migrant worker policies. In Part 1 of this research series, we outline where we are today.
The differing stances on migrant worker COVID-19 vaccination is just one more example of issues with Malaysia’s migrant worker policies. In Part 1 of this research series, we outline where we are today.
Bahagian 2: Sokongan Terhadap Hukuman Mati di Kalangan Rakyat Malaysia – Bila dan Untuk Apa?
Bagaimanakah sokongan rakyat Malaysia terhadap hukuman mati berubah dengan jenayah dan situasi yang berbeza? Kami menjawab persoalan ini melalui kajian persepsi atas hukuman mati di Malaysia.
Bagaimanakah sokongan rakyat Malaysia terhadap hukuman mati berubah dengan jenayah dan situasi yang berbeza? Kami menjawab persoalan ini melalui kajian persepsi atas hukuman mati di Malaysia.
Bahagian 1: Sejauh Manakah Rakyat Malaysia Menyokong Hukuman Mati?
Jawapannya bukan semudah ‘Ya’ atau ‘Tidak’
Adakah rakyat Malaysia benar-benar menyokong hukuman mati? Kami meninjau persoalan ini dengan mendalam melalui kajian ini.
Adakah rakyat Malaysia benar-benar menyokong hukuman mati? Kami meninjau persoalan ini dengan mendalam melalui kajian ini.
Hateful to Whom, and How?
A study of responses to Malaysian hate speech samples, towards a framework for hate speech categorisation and response.
A study of responses to Malaysian hate speech samples, towards a framework for hate speech categorisation and response.
Editorials
Our Positions
Penularan COVID-19 dalam Penjara yang Sesak dan Peranan Undang-Undang Dadah di Malaysia
Akibat daripada respons sistem perundangan negara terhadap kesalahan kecil berkaitan dadah
Akibat daripada respons sistem perundangan negara terhadap kesalahan kecil berkaitan dadah
Flattening the Curve of Online ‘Fake News’ in Malaysia
The need for pre-emptive measures to slow the spread of misinformation.
The need for pre-emptive measures to slow the spread of misinformation.
Malaysia’s Fake News Ordinance: Rigid Rules For A Nuanced Problem
It is time to move away from punitive modes of managing fake news.
It is time to move away from punitive modes of managing fake news.
Covid-19 Clusters in Overcrowded Prisons and The Role of Malaysia’s Drug Laws
The costly repercussions of our country’s response to minor drug offences.
The costly repercussions of our country’s response to minor drug offences.
Primers
Factual Overviews
Malaysia’s Migrant Worker Recruitment Process
How are migrant workers recruited in Malaysia and why has the recruitment model come under heavy criticism in recent years? We present an overview of the process, together with a brief discussion of known issues and problems.
How are migrant workers recruited in Malaysia and why has the recruitment model come under heavy criticism in recent years? We present an overview of the process, together with a brief discussion of known issues and problems.
Perihal Ucapan Kebencian di Malaysia Hari Ini
Pengenalan terhadap ucapan kebencian dan peruntukan undang-undang yang berkaitan.
Pengenalan terhadap ucapan kebencian dan peruntukan undang-undang yang berkaitan.
How We Deal With Hate Speech Today
An introduction to hate speech and current laws that address it.
An introduction to hate speech and current laws that address it.
Hukuman Mati di Malaysia
Tahun lalu, kerajaan telah mengumumkan cadangan untuk memansuhkan hukuman mati mandatori. Ketahui latar belakang pelaksanaan hukuman mati di Malaysia dan perkembangan terkini.
Tahun lalu, kerajaan telah mengumumkan cadangan untuk memansuhkan hukuman mati mandatori. Ketahui latar belakang pelaksanaan hukuman mati di Malaysia dan perkembangan terkini.
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