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#GE15MANIFESTO: What Election Promises Will Be Made On The Minimum Wage?

As Malaysia gears up for a possible General Election this year, we ask our political parties what changes to the minimum wage they can offer voters.

Posted byEdwin GohFebruary 19, 2022August 8, 2022Posted inSafety NetsTags: minimum wage, ge15manifesto, EditorialsLeave a comment on #GE15MANIFESTO: What Election Promises Will Be Made On The Minimum Wage?

When Will Malaysia Reform Its Use Of The Death Penalty?

The recent case of Hairun Jalmani has reignited public debate about the death penalty in Malaysia. We ask questions on long overdue sentencing reform in the country.

Posted byJia Vern ThamOctober 27, 2021January 3, 2023Posted inSocietal ContractsTags: EditorialsLeave a comment on When Will Malaysia Reform Its Use Of The Death Penalty?

Who Decides What’s Unacceptably Hateful?

We discuss official inaction on ‘hate-preachers’ in this editorial and who, ideally, should decide on how hateful speech is dealt with.

Posted byKhairil AhmadOctober 4, 2021October 27, 2021Posted inSocietal ContractsTags: Editorials, hatespeechLeave a comment on Who Decides What’s Unacceptably Hateful?

Too Much? Not Enough? Drawing the Line When Monitoring Harmful Online Content

We share the challenges that we face in tracking online hate and call for more effective content regulation policies.

Posted byJia Vern ThamSeptember 27, 2021January 5, 2022Posted inSocietal ContractsTags: Editorials, hatespeechLeave a comment on Too Much? Not Enough? Drawing the Line When Monitoring Harmful Online Content

Perlukah Cubaan Bunuh Diri Terus Dijenayahkan di Malaysia?

Kami menyeru agar satu kerangka yang empatetik dan berasaskan rawatan diwujudkan bagi menangani isu bunuh diri di negara kita.

Posted byAziff AzuddinAugust 18, 2021September 9, 2021Posted inSocietal ContractsTags: Editorials, mental health, Legal ReformLeave a comment on Perlukah Cubaan Bunuh Diri Terus Dijenayahkan di Malaysia?

Hartal Doktor Kontrak And The Government Contract Worker Issue

Code Black and the Hartal Doktor Kontrak campaigns are a powerful illustration of the contract worker problem. Understand the issue here.

Posted byEdwin GohJuly 24, 2021August 14, 2021Posted inSafety NetsTags: fair work, employment status, EditorialsLeave a comment on Hartal Doktor Kontrak And The Government Contract Worker Issue

Managing Online Hate Speech In Malaysia Requires Detecting It

Managing online hate effectively and efficiently requires both technology and human moderators. We explore the issues and introduce our new hate speech project for Malaysia.

Posted byJia Vern ThamJuly 16, 2021January 5, 2022Posted inSocietal ContractsTags: Editorials, hatespeechLeave a comment on Managing Online Hate Speech In Malaysia Requires Detecting It

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

Posted byJia Vern ThamJuly 2, 2021July 8, 2021Posted inSocietal ContractsTags: EditorialsLeave a comment on Penularan COVID-19 dalam Penjara yang Sesak dan Peranan Undang-Undang Dadah di Malaysia

Flattening the Curve of Online ‘Fake News’ in Malaysia

The need for pre-emptive measures to slow the spread of misinformation.

Posted byJia Vern ThamMay 13, 2021May 20, 2021Posted inSocietal ContractsTags: EditorialsLeave a comment on Flattening the Curve of Online ‘Fake News’ in Malaysia

Malaysia’s Fake News Ordinance: Rigid Rules For A Nuanced Problem

It is time to move away from punitive modes of managing fake news.

Posted byJia Vern ThamMarch 26, 2021January 5, 2022Posted inSocietal ContractsTags: Editorials, hatespeechLeave a comment on Malaysia’s Fake News Ordinance: Rigid Rules For A Nuanced Problem

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