National University of Singapore

Faculty Of Law

Continuing Legal Education

GE2008 AND THE FUTURE OF MALAYSIA 

17 October 2008, Friday 

NUS, Faculty of Law

Convened by Associate Professor Tang Hang Wu
and Professor Michael Hor

It is beyond doubt that the Malaysian General Elections 2008 will be a watershed event in Malaysian history. Much analysis and commentary has already been offered on the possible reasons how and why the ruling coalition lost its two-thirds majority in Parliament, and control of 5 State governments – both for the first time in over 50 years of Independence. NUS Law School has gathered a distinguished and energetic panel of experts to gaze into the crystal ball to try to offer their view of how the various aspects of government – eg politics, economics, law, human rights, race relations – is likely to change in Malaysia in the future and to offer their opinion on what the lasting legacies of GE2008 will be.

 PROGRAMME

2pm – 2.35pm

 

Topic: New Politics of Political Parties and Coalitions, Federal and State Dynamics and Race Relations

Lead Speakers

The Honourable Elizabeth Wong (MP Bukit Lanjan) and Ms Rita Sim (Deputy Chairman of Insap)

Panel Members

The Honourable Tony Pua (MP PJ Utara), The Honourable Nurul Izzah Anwar (MP Lembah Pantai) and Mr Malik Imtiaz Sarwar (Leading Human Rights Lawyer)

 

2.35pm – 3pm

Q & A Session

 

3pm – 3.30pm

Coffee Break

 

3.30pm – 4.30pm

 

Topic: The Rise of Civil Liberties, the Judiciary and Press Freedom?

Lead Speakers

The Honourable Nurul Izzah Anwar (MP Lembah Pantai), The Honourable Tony Pua (MP PJ Utara) and Mr Malik Imtiaz Sarwar (Leading Human Rights Lawyer)

Panel Members

Ms Rita Sim (Deputy Chairman of Insap) and The Honourable Elizabeth Wong (MP Bukit Lanjan)

 

4.30pm – 5.15pm

Q & A Session

 

5.15pm -5.45pm

Coffee Break

 

 

REGISTRATION FEES

Normal Rate: S$85.60 per person (inclusive of 7% GST)
Free for NUS Law School staff and students **

NUS Staff (outside NUS Law School): S$21.40 per person ** (inclusive of 7% GST)

NUS Students (non-law students): S$10.70 per person ** (inclusive of 7% GST)


** Please RSVP by email [email protected] and provide a copy of the matriculation card upon registration for verification.

For more details of the speakers and other information, please click here for the flyer.
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