Press Statements
What true Keluarga Malaysia means and looks like for our children
20 NOVEMBER 2021 World Children’s Day, celebrated on Nov 20 each year, is aimed at a better future for every child. Our Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob recently gave a public address on the issue. We, as child advocates, would like to offer a response and highlight...
Surat Kepada YAB Perdana Menteri Sempena Hari Kanak-Kanak Sedunia
19 NOVEMBER 2021 YAB Perdana Menteri yang dihormati, Sangat sukar untuk kami meraikan Hari Kanak-kanak Sedunia dengan penuh kegembiraan. Di AWAM, setiap bulan kami akan membaca, mengumpul dan menyusun artikel di media berkaitan kes rogol kanak-kanak di bawah umur atau...
Open Letter to the Prime Minister on World Children’s Day
19 NOVEMBER 2021 Dear Mr. Prime Minister, As much as we would like to celebrate this World Children’s Day with joy, it is difficult for us to do so. Every month in AWAM, we read and compile articles in the media on statutory rape cases. The cases involve children as...
Clearer Directives on Addressing Period Spot Checks and Long-Term Sexual Harassment Prevention Efforts Needed
10 NOVEMBER 2021 The All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) applauds the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) issuance of the circular prohibiting the practice of physical period spot checks in educational institutions under its jurisdiction, as part of its commitment to ensure...
Sabah Government Should Investigate Claims on Sexual Harassment and Misappropriation of Funds at Sabah Wildlife Rescue Unit
21 OCTOBER 2021 We, the undersigned Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and individuals are highly concerned by the allegations of sexual and monetary misconduct happening at a government department, and demand an immediate response from the relevant authorities...
Bring Back the Spirit of IPCMC by the 2005 Royal Commission
13 SEPTEMBER 2021 The Malaysian Civil Society objects to the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) introduced by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government, which will be tabled again for the second reading in the upcoming Parliament session. We believe that the...