APHR calls for ASEAN leaders not to fall for Myanmar junta’s blatant attempt at manipulation
Thailand’s outgoing foreign minister, Don Pramudwinai, has confirmed making a secretive journey to Myanmar, where he met with the ostracised…
Human rights organizations condemn Singapore’s new Online Criminal Harms Act as a threat to freedom of expression
SINGAPORE — The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation have expressed…
Asia Centre report highlights proliferation of unchecked hate sites in Singapore
SINGAPORE — The Asia Centre, a Bangkok-based research institute, published a critical report on Saturday (7 Jul) titled “Political Hate…
FORUM-ASIA applauds the decision to acquit Thai pro-democracy activists of 2020 protest charges
BANGKOK, THAILAND — The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) has applauded the recent acquittal of five Thai…
Lawyer slams Malaysian Immigration Department’s excessive bureaucracy, Chinese student endures month-long detention
MALAYSIA— A Chinese national student who went to Malaysia to pursue a master’s degree was unexpectedly detained by the Malaysian…
Singapore sees sharp rise in suicides in 2022, especially among youth and elderly
SINGAPORE – A significant rise in suicide numbers was reported in Singapore last year, marking the highest recorded suicide deaths…
Hong Kong unlicensed pro-democracy radio station goes off-air
HONG KONG, CHINA — A Hong Kong radio station that has aired pro-democracy shows without a licence for nearly 18…
Human rights NGOs condemn Vietnam’s detention of environmental activists, calling for an end to arbitrary arrests
In a strong show of unity, ten regional and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are voicing grave concern over Vietnam’s recent…
27 civil society groups demands justice for wrongfully convicted migrant worker in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — A coalition of 27 groups, trade unions, and organizations have issued a public statement demanding justice…
Application of POFMA faces criticism for overlooking alleged SLA falsehoods amidst ministerial bungalow rental controversy