Feed Editor (Unlicensed) 3 Jul 2006 15:03:05 GMT Latest news and articles from Friedrich Naumann Foundation Malaysia http://www.fnfmalaysia.org/ en http://www.fnfmalaysia.org/fnfmalaysia-feed-image.jpg http://www.fnfmalaysia.org/ 144 135 Two members of FNF alumni network conducted the first replication of training course on New Public Management: Lean State, Lean Government in Penang on 9th September 2007. 19 Sep 2007 08:54:53 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org No Education: No Opportunity, No Freedom Soon See Chi visited the International Academy for Leadership in Gummersbach, Germany on this seminar. 14 Sep 2007 08:31:03 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org MyBloggercon hosted an Award Night to pay tribute to bloggers who participated in the inaugural Chinese language blogging competition in Malaysia. 14 Sep 2007 08:30:22 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Open Dialogue Centre invited Khalid Jaafar of Institute for Policy Research to discuss about equality and social justice in its Philosophy, Politics and Society Discourse Series in Sungai Petani. 4 Sep 2007 13:50:34 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The Friedrich Naumann Foundation supports the Chinese group of bloggers called MyBloggerCon to organise a blog seminar in Kota Baru, Kelantan. 1 Sep 2007 10:47:00 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Dr. Busarin Dusadeeisariyawong discussed about Thailand first Referendum and its upcoming New Constitution at the Gerakan White Coffee Talk on 8 July 2007 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 27 Aug 2007 05:23:54 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The Friedrich Naumann Foundation supported Blog Bug, a winner of its Young Socio-Political Entrepreneur project competition of 2006, to organize a blog seminar titled &ldquo;Friends or Foes?” at Shah Village Hotel on 22nd July 2007. 27 Aug 2007 05:23:54 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org FAN Malaysia has conducted its 3rd replicated IAF training on Human and Civil Rights in 2007 in Sungai Petani. 27 Aug 2007 05:23:52 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Outgoing FNF Malaysia Project Director Rainer Heufers is leaving for Germany on 1 August 2007 to go through training at the FNF headquarters in Potsdam, Germany before assuming his new post in Jakarta, Indonesia later this year. 7 Aug 2007 07:07:53 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Zainah Anwar, the Executive Director of Sisters in Islam, gave her view on Freedom of Press in Malaysia. 4 Aug 2007 08:16:51 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org IAF reports by - Mr. Gideon Chiong, seminar on Strategic Planning, 8-22 July 2007 - Mr. Brian Lariche, seminar on Equity and Justice in a Globalised World - A Liberal Review, 15-22 June 2007. 25 Jul 2007 10:15:01 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org By Ms. Subita Nair, who went to the IAF seminar in Gummersbach Germany during 13-25 May 2007. 27 Jun 2007 11:54:36 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org In a move to help empower fellow liberals with hi-tech means of communication, the Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA) organized a workshop in Malaysia to teach blogging and podcasting skills to members of its partner organizations. 13 Jun 2007 05:39:21 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org ATLAS'S 2007 IBN KHALDOUN ESSAY CONTEST 11 Jun 2007 06:40:57 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Our new Open Dialogue Centre section is complete, with lecture series on economy and liberalism. Economic Lecture Series: 1. Free Trade Agreement & Its Discontent, 9th March 2007, by Gregore Pio Lopez 2. New Economic Policy in Malaysia & Meritocracy in Singapore: An Analysis, 23rd March 2007, by Tony Pua Liberalism Lecture Series: 1. Ethno-Religious Based Politics, 28th January 2007, by Hasmi Hashim 2. Concept of Tolerance in Islam, 28th January 2007, by Mr. Mohd Anwar Mohd Yusof 3. Challenges in Multi-Racial Society, 28th January 2007, by Dr. Reevany Bustami 4. Philosophy, Politics and Society Discourse Series, 11th February 2007, by Saiful Idzham Ramli 5. Religious Freedom in Malaysia, 11th February 2007, by Fathi Aris 6. Liberalism and Democracy, 11th February 2007, by Fathi Aris Omar 6 Jun 2007 23:06:35 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Parti Gerakan and FNF Malaysia held a dialogue session on "Bangsa Malaysia: Our Vision, Our Future" to support the government’s campaign for a unified Malaysia. 18 Apr 2007 11:59:35 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Great News! We now have a multimedia section with audio/video files under the FAN pages. We've just uploaded five video files from the "Political Strategies Workshop" in Johor Bahru, 31 March - 1 April 2007. 6 Apr 2007 11:38:56 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org New IAF Alumni Report online: Human and Civil Rights By Faisal Mustaffa. Gummersbach, Germany from 04 to 16 March 2007 4 Apr 2007 13:15:59 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org New FAN picture gallery: No Education: No Freedom, No Opportunity. Replication of training in Penang on 11 November 2006. 2 Apr 2007 15:02:59 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org New IAF program uploaded, "Equity and Justice in a Globalised World - A Liberal Review", 15-22 June 2007. 2 Apr 2007 13:55:06 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org New IAF program uploaded, "Chance and Challenges of Liberalism", 5-17 August 2007. 2 Apr 2007 13:55:05 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Program IAF seminar for "New Public Management: Lean State, Lean Government" on 23-30 April 2007. 16 Mar 2007 14:16:08 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Gerakan Party and Friedrich Naumann Foundation have organised a tour for Iraqi parliamentarians to study Malaysia's constitutional and parliamentary systems. 13 Mar 2007 12:21:43 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Dr. Khairiah went to the IAF seminar in Gummersbach (New Public Management: Lean State , Lean Government seminar 27 oct - 3 nov 2006). 13 Mar 2007 12:06:20 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org No Education: No Freedom, No Opportunity 13. - 25.05.2007 Gummersbach Germany 9 Mar 2007 12:16:24 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org 11.02.2007 - 23.02.2007, Theodor-Heuss-Academy, Gummersbach. Gideon Chiong 9 Mar 2007 11:54:10 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org "Chance and Challenges of Liberalism" By Mr. Cheng Teng Woh, Gummersbach, Germany from 19 November 2006 to 1 December, 2006 21 Feb 2007 02:34:36 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The Friedrich Naumann Foundation International Academy for Leadership welcomes application for its e-Academy on the following topic Strategic Planning. 19 Feb 2007 04:15:19 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The Friedrich Naumann Foundation and its Alumni Network known as FAN Malaysia held the Annual General Meeting 2007 in Kuala Lumpur. 19 Feb 2007 04:15:19 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The Friedrich Naumann Foundation offers an online training on globalization. 19 Feb 2007 04:15:18 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Honorary President Anwar Ibrahim and Chief Executive Simon Zadek of AccountAbility provided their reflections on accountability during a dinner hosted by FNF Malaysia on 17th December. 13 Jan 2007 10:38:00 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Debates over Islam’s role in Malaysia have become divisive and worrying. They were the topic of an Intra-Muslim Dialogue Forum jointly organized by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and FNF Malaysia. 13 Jan 2007 10:38:00 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org On Sunday 19th November 2006, the two famous Malaysian bloggers, Jeff Ooi and Jeremiah Foo, arrived at the Malaysiakini in Bangsar by the invitation of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation to provide training / workshop to a group of blogger want-to-be. 1 Dec 2006 22:13:10 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Young Malaysian Movement (YMM), a winner of YSPE project competition of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, carried out its training on &ldquo;Blogging Attitude” Youth Blogging Campaign. 1 Dec 2006 18:52:27 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Right in the heart of Cheras in Kuala Lumpur, where the twin-towers of Parti Gerakan stands, participants and leaders from across the country came together to witness the prize giving ceremony of the Cartoon Drawing Competition. 1 Dec 2006 18:52:26 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org No Education: No Freedom, No Opportunity Friedrich Naumann Foundation Alumni Network, known as FAN Malaysia, organized the third and final seminar for the year 2006 on Liberal Education on Saturday 11th November in Penang. 24 Nov 2006 13:58:33 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org No Education: No Freedom, No Opportunity 01 - 13 October 2006, Gummersbach, Germany. Report by Ng Yeen Seen. 24 Nov 2006 13:58:32 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org FNF Alumni Network - Malaysia has now it's own sub-section on the the FNF home page. 22 Nov 2006 10:41:36 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Bacaan Liberalisme Dipilih, diperkenal dan diberi catatan tambahan oleh Detmar Doering Click for more. 20 Nov 2006 18:14:37 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Have Your Say: a hands-on workshop on blogging 2 Nov 2006 23:03:32 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Replication of the IAF seminar on: No Education: No Freedom, No Opportunity 2 Nov 2006 23:03:32 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Viewpoints on: Public Integrity, Personal Experiences & Current Economic Conditions 2 Nov 2006 23:03:31 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Congratulation to the three newly accepted participants to the International Academy for Leadership for a course on New Public Management: Lean State, Lean Government. 26 Oct 2006 14:12:28 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Idè quarterly is a journal published by Open Dialogue Centre. Through this journal, Open Dialogue Centre seeks to provide a forum for youth to present their views, discuss and debate creative and critical ideas and important social, economic, political, and cultural issues. 18 Oct 2006 21:40:30 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Work-Life Balance Survey Viewpoints on: Job Satisfaction & Career Development, Working & Living Expectations, Balancing Life & Career 11 Oct 2006 11:39:24 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org www.othermalaysia.org 8 Oct 2006 21:52:21 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Legal representation of the Muslim faith and matters of integrating the Muslim community into the fabrics of German liberal democracy are the major issues to be discussed with the German government in the next 2-3 years. 8 Oct 2006 21:52:20 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The Friedrich Naumann Foundation supports the Open Dialogue Centre’s weekly intellectual discourse on liberalism at Ibnu Sina Technology Institute. 8 Oct 2006 21:52:20 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Can Malaysia afford to stay out of bilateral free trade agreements? This was a crucial question discussed during a conference organized by FNF and MIER in September. 8 Oct 2006 21:52:19 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The Atlas Economic Research Foundation and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation cooperated in organising the 3rd Asian Liberty Forum Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. 8 Oct 2006 21:52:17 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Malaysia’s level of economic freedom has slipped in comparison to its international competitors. In the new report, Malaysia was ranked 53rd in 2004, down from 17th placing before 1997. 8 Oct 2006 21:52:16 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org A forum co-organized by Gerakan Wanita Chief YB Tan Lian Hoe and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation discussed political reasons behind the incomplete transition to a market economy in China. 28 Sep 2006 18:00:52 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org CICAK aims to develop the Malaysian blogosphere. 28 Sep 2006 18:00:49 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org <P><STRONG>The Impact of a Successful Cease Fire Agreement on the Sri Lankan Economy</STRONG></P> <P>The Friedrich Naumann Foundation and Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia invited a former Sri Lankan Minister of Trade and Commerce to give some insights on the advantages of a successful ceasefire agreement in Sri Lanka.</P> 26 Sep 2006 17:05:27 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org <P><STRONG>China Reaps Benefits of Free Trade</STRONG></P> <P>In a forum organised by the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA-Beliawanis) and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, the renowned Chinese economist Prof. Mao Yushi explained how China has benefited from its unilateral trade concessions to the WTO.</P> 28 Sep 2006 17:05:24 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org <P><STRONG>Freeing the Poor from Paternalistic Protectionism</STRONG></P> <P>Tensions rose during a dinner talk organised by Balairakyat and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation on how to enhance the livelihood of the poor. According to Barun Mitra, Director of the Liberty Institute in New Delhi/India, unilateral trade concessions are the best remedy for ailing sectors of the economy.</P> 28 Sep 2006 17:05:21 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Malaysian development, which has emulated the outward-looking East Asian ‘miracle,’ is a classic example of using strategic, carefully sequenced trade liberalization to promote economic growth, poverty reduction and human development. Already, its achievements are providing a model for other developing nations. Now, however, multi-cultural Malaysia must determine how to continue to move up the economic value chain without giving up its foundation of caring for the poor. 25 Sep 2006 10:18:46 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Free trade contributes to the prosperity and wealth of nations. Free trade agreements, however, deserve a more thorough analysis, because they are an extension of foreign economic policies. Their advantages might come at the expense of social groups or countries, which are excluded from the agreement. However, denouncing them as expressions of Western hegemonic aspirations not only ignores corresponding initiatives by Korea, China and Japan, it also fails to recognize evidently positive effects for the agreeing partners. To facilitate a more enlightened debate on free trade agreements in the Asia-Pacific, FNF Malaysia has chosen a new special focus on free trade agreements with a collection of some expert opinions. Read more at our home page ! 8 Sep 2006 05:37:24 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Viewpoints on: Public service agencies, Service Delivery Criteria and Perceptions on Current Economic Conditions. 6 Sep 2006 09:47:44 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org As urban and rural folks in China acquire more and more private property, the demand for democratic representation and legal protection of property becomes pressing and noticeable. 5 Sep 2006 18:18:04 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Beh Lih Yi, member of FAN Malaysia, replicated the IAF training on press freedom in Kuala Lumpur on 26th August 2006 and placed a special emphasis on ‘The Role of Press during Political Crisis”. 5 Sep 2006 18:14:15 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org <P>FNF Malaysia congratulates Malaysia on its 49th National Day Celebration. On this special occasion, Friedrich Naumann Foundation and Gerakan Youth / Anak Malaysia are calling for entries for a Cartoon Drawing Competition under the theme of <STRONG>"50 Years In The Making Of The Malaysian Identity"</STRONG>. The competition starts on 1st September and ends on 30th September 2006.</P> 1 Sep 2006 16:04:23 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The second forum of FNF and Balairakyat’s talk series titled &ldquo;Women in the Workplace” was held on Saturday, 19th of August, in Armada Hotel. 23 Aug 2006 13:49:30 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Malaysians are invited to join the 2006 Atlas Essay Contest on Freedom in the Muslim World. 23 Aug 2006 13:49:29 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org This forum attempts to introduce the great thinkers of liberalism, such as John Locke, J.S. Mill, Kant, Karl Popper, Richard Rorty, etc. This discourse will discuss, generally, their life, ideas, works, and significance, as well as the context of their times – as a prolegomena to liberal ideas. 23 Aug 2006 13:49:29 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The Atlas Economic Research Foundation (www.atlasusa.org) is accepting applications for the 2006 Freda Utley Prize for Advancing Liberty. 18 Aug 2006 06:16:37 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org <P><STRONG>Women in the Workplace</STRONG> </P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Do women in Malaysia really enjoy equal rights in the workplace? What are problems and barriers that women face in the office?</P> 18 Aug 2006 06:15:26 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org <P><STRONG><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://www.fnfmalaysia.org/fnfmalaysia-feed-image.jpg" align=baseline border=0></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG>Project Rationale, Methodoly and Impact Assessment&nbsp;</STRONG></P> <P>This publication provides an overview of the rationale behind the women empowerment project.</P> 13 Aug 2006 23:10:32 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The 8th Annual Conference of the Economic Freedom Network on the 12th and 13th September 2006 in Kuala Lumpur. The main theme of this year’s conference is Preferential Trade Agreements; Local solutions for global free trade? 13 Aug 2006 22:57:38 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Friedrich Naumann Foundation Alumni Network, known as FAN Malaysia, organized the first training on Human Rights and Liberalism in Johore Baharu on 15 - 16 July 2006. Read the report by Nora Murat here. 8 Aug 2006 14:41:10 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Friedrich Naumann Foundation Alumni Network, known as FAN Malaysia, organized the first training on Human Rights and Liberalism in Johore Baharu on 15 - 16 July 2006. 3 Aug 2006 16:45:12 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org "Liberal Answers to Human Rights Challenges of the 21st Century" 25 June 2006 - 07 July 2006 International Academy for Leadership, Gummersbach, Germany Report by Nora Baharuddin 3 Aug 2006 16:45:06 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Liberal Answers to Human Rights Challenges of the 21st Century 25 June 2006 - 07 July 2006 International Academy for Leadership, Gummersbach, Germany 0 Aug 2006 19:23:20 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org/ Viewpoints on: Personal Outlook, Education, Social Issues and the Future. 30 Jul 2006 19:36:43 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org/ Friedrich Naumann Stiftung (FNS) has recently (June 11, 2006) organised a workshop to promote blogging as an effective means for political communications. 22 Jul 2006 09:45:31 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Political Instability in Thailand: heading towards a stronger democracy What is happening in Thailand? Dr. Busarin, Programme Manager of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation gave her view on the political instability in Thailand at the Gerakan Headquarter on Wednesday July 12, 2006. 20 Jul 2006 07:00:07 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Aiming to reach out to the grassroots to find solution to some community issues, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in partnership with Balairakyat invited the President of Resident Association in USJ5 to discuss with concerned citizens in a forum on Community Driven Change. 20 Jul 2006 06:59:31 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Two downloadable video/audio files posted: - Lord Alderdice speaks about liberalism and the individual. - Lord Alderdice responds to questions on liberalism. 20 Jul 2006 06:54:57 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato’ Seri Syed Hamid Albar reiterated the Malaysian support for an ASEAN regional mechanism on human rights. His remarks were made in Kuala Lumpur on 29/30 June during a regional human rights workshop co-sponsored by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. 15 Jul 2006 21:36:20 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Minister of Transport and Deputy MCA President YB Dato’ Seri Chan Kong Choy and the FNF Project Director Rainer Heufers were among the guests invited by the Young Malaysians Movement to join the opening session of their 34th AGM. 15 Jul 2006 21:35:51 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Amnesty International hopes the abolishment of the death penalty in the Philippines will signal other Asian countries to follow the example. 15 Jul 2006 21:35:04 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org Interview conducted by FNF Malaysia's Dr. Busarin Dusadeeisariyawong with Gulmina Bilal. Audio. (MP3 format - Approx. 5.15 MB / 11 min) Please visit our home page to download and listen. 12 Jul 2006 13:48:10 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org The Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) invited the winners of the Young Socio-Political Entrepreneur (YSPE) competition to join a workshop on blogging as a political communication tool on 11 June 2006 in Kuala Lumpur. Prominent Malaysian blogger Jeff Ooi gave some practical advice as well as explained the legal challenges of blogging in Malaysia. 9 Jul 2006 16:52:20 GMT The Friedrich Naumann Foundation debated its contribution to liberal democracy in Muslim societies during an internal FNF meeting in Malaysia. 21 staff members from 12 countries shared their experiences. They deliberated project approaches and the desired results 9 Jul 2006 16:51:24 GMT Liberal Forum Malaysia hosted a luncheon discussion with Ms. Gulmina Bilal, two times elected Central Committee member of Liberal Forum Pakistan (LFP), to share her experiences with LFP on Saturday 17 June 2006. 3 Jul 2006 16:59:32 GMT http://www.fnfmalaysia.org