LFL tells govt staff to defy chief sec's rally warning, to provide legal aid
In a statement, Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) director Zaid Malek labelled Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar's warning yesterday as 'unlawful' and a 'desperate move' by the government.
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Herald Malaysia
an hour ago
- Herald Malaysia
Malacca Johore Diocese News Update #232
The MJD's 37th Tamil Charismatic Rally was held at MAJODI Centre, with 630 attendees. It was a day of walking, working, worshiping and witnessing together. Great event! Jul 25, 2025 Welcome dear friends, The MJD's 37th Tamil Charismatic Rally was held at MAJODI Centre, with 630 attendees. It was a day of walking, working, worshiping and witnessing together. Great event! The Professional Standards Office conducted the third Safeguarding Minors and the Vulnerable for Englishspeaking catechists. The 4D team, formed to spearhead the diocese's pastoral thrust and conversion to synodality, had a study day. Local takes: Some hopefulness, a little hopelessness and simmering restlessness! The Department of Statistics Malaysia projects that Malaysia's population will grow from 32.45 million in 2020 to 42.37 million by 2060. The Himpunan Turun Anwar rally is on. The Malaysian Bar marches for Judicial Independence. The Federal Court decided that a section of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 is unconstitutional. Rafizi Ramli said that Malaysia is a poor country, requiring foreign investment to stimulate growth. An online petition to safeguard the integrity of the country's judiciary has been announced. Singapore's bold move to recruit local doctors may worsen the healthcare brain drain. Heavier penalties for doxing, stalking, mental harassment as anti-bullying law takes effect. The Forest Research Institute Malaysia's (FRIM) Selangor Forest Park has been officially listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site. Trump's erratic trade policies continue to baffle countries. Awakening Times: Jesus saw God in all that He saw. What's wonderful about this is that it didn't matter whether Jesus saw His own mother or a prostitute, the joy of those gathered at a wedding or the sorrow of those gathered at the burial of a loved one. It didn't matter whether He saw His disciples or His executioners, or a bird or a tree — Jesus saw God in all that He saw. Jesus tells us, 'You have eyes to see but you do not see' (Mark 8:18). You have not learned to awaken to your God-given capacity to see the God-given, godly nature of yourselves, others, and all things. A Thought For The Week: The Flickering Lights Moving into a new home, there were many things requiring maintenance and replacing. Not everything needed a change. It lacked the personal touch, which transforms a house into a home. He noticed many of the exterior lights were not working. He thought of doing it later, since he needed a ladder and effort. Another bulb blew then. One evening, as he flicked the kitchen light on, to his disappointment, the light came on for a second and went off. This continued for some time, until he switched off the light in frustration. The lesson from the dark: The lights in our homes require regular maintenance. Without the lights, we end up walking into furniture and other items or end up in the wrong room. Likewise, the light within requires regular maintenance. Without it we could walk into all kinds of troubles, trials and tribulations or end up in the wrong place. Pay attention to the 'flickering', the 'faulty', the 'neglected' and darkening areas of your life. QnQ! Q asks? Hard times? Bad times? 1. 'Hard is not the same thing as bad.' Abbie Halberstadt. The above kind of 'shakes' us to encounter the uncomfortable truth while some things are difficult, challenging, unpleasant and painful in the moment. it doesn't inherently make them negative or bad. 2. 'Hard is not the same thing as bad.' Whatever path we have chosen, whatever occupation or vocation we find ourselves in, whatever personal journey we are on - the 'hard, challenging and unpleasant' will visit us. (But it's no indication of personal failure, error, badness or misfortune). 3. They are opportunities for growth, and facing and embracing them can lead to transformation. It's an invitation to foster a resilient mindset and a proactive attitude towards life's difficulties… pulling strength from others, grace and from oneself. 'All suffering is hard but not everything hard is suffering' encourages a shift in perspective…Philippians 1:6. The Holy Spirit @work: Every time I take a step in the direction of generosity; I know that I am moving from fear to love. Henri Nouwen Something to tickle you: Every crisis is a wisdom crisis. If you have no peace around you then you lack wisdom. --Patience Johnson Bishop Bernard Paul
The Star
2 hours ago
- The Star
Public transport services must continue operating despite rally, instructs Transport Minister
IPOH: All public transportation services, including Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) and Prasarana trains, must continue operating as usual despite the 'Himpunan Turun Anwar' rally, instructs Anthony Loke. In a Facebook post on Friday (July 25), the Transport Minister said the Madani Government upholds the right to peaceful assembly, including for those who oppose the government. "We cannot return to an era that oppressed democracy, to the point of even shutting down Parliament. "Importantly, our public transportation must continue operating to ensure the majority of the public can go about their weekend activities without being disrupted by the opposition rally,' he said. Loke also urged rally participants to use public transport to help reduce traffic congestion. The Himpunan Turun Anwar rally, organised by Perikatan Nasional, is expected to take place in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (July 26), calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Earlier, KTMB denied issuing any directive to close its Bank Negara Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur stations on July 26. This came in response to a notice circulating on social media ahead of the rally. In a reply to a user's comment on its official Facebook page today, KTMB clarified that there had been no official announcement from its management regarding such a move. Meanwhile, the Transport Minister reminded commuters that the My50 Pass could now be renewed digitally via the Touch 'n Go app. 'For first-time visitors to the city, you can enjoy unlimited rides on LRT, MRT, BRT, Monorail, and Rapid Bus for a day using the MyCity Pass, which only costs RM6. This pass will also be digitised by the end of the year,' he added.
The Star
4 hours ago
- The Star
You can't have proper reform if there is political instability, civil society groups tell Opposition
IPOH: Political instability will kill off any chance of comprehensive institutional reform, say six civil society organisations (CSOs). Commenting on Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's recent claim that the Himpunan Turun Anwar rally on Saturday (July 26) had the backing of top CSOs, they said their meeting with him on July 1 was not connected to the planned gathering in any way. In a joint statement on Friday (July 25), Bersih, C4 Center, Ideas, Projek Sama, Pusat Komas and Transparency International Malaysia said they met the Larut MP and other parliamentarians to discuss critical matters regarding institutional reform, which they felt should be taken up by Perikatan Nasional as the main Opposition. The CSOs said comprehensive, robust reform can only come about with the support of all parties, whether they are in the government or the Opposition. "This is based on our national political experience and the lessons learned since the change of government in 2018, the Sheraton Move, multiple changes of prime minister, and the memorandum of understanding between (Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's administration) and Pakatan Harapan," the statement read. "We want to see more institutional reform beyond what has been achieved so far by the Madani government. "This requires not only the determination of the government, but also effective (action by) the Opposition, including the four states under Perikatan, in terms of ideas and commitment," it added. The CSOs said institutional reform would benefit all parties in the long run, which was why it should be given unanimous support. "On this basis, we reject any mid-term change of government like the Sheraton Move that threw the country's politics into disarray during the Covid-19 pandemic. "Even if there is a change of government, the new administration may lack the clarity or commitment to implement institutional reform, or may be too fragile to undertake any meaningful change. "It is only when all parties are racing towards reform that the movement can be driven and steered effectively," it added. The CSOs believed that institutional reform is a safeguard for the people to hold those in power accountable, preventing the abuse of power and authority for political or personal gain. "Towards this end, we have engaged, discussed and held forums with MPs across political lines to push for the implementation of institutional reform under the Madani government. " We want to see the implementation of institutional reforms that will provide a level playing field for all parties in the 16th General Election," they added. They pointed out that the Opposition is duty-bound to the people to provide checks and balances for the benefit of the country. "Malaysia has so much to offer internationally, and this can only happen if we uphold the values of human rights, good governance and accountability. "We will continue to remain on this path of demanding institutional reform, serving as an important bloc representing the people's demands," they added.
