Category: NEWS

The latest news and reports on Southeast Asia, from FORSEA Board Members and special guest writers.


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MORNING SESSION SECOND DAY: THE INAUGURAL CONFERENCE OF FORSEA

All the news and updates from the morning session of the second day of the inaugural conference of FORSEA: Democracy Fest 2019, Kuala Lumpur

/ February 17, 2019
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Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad: “ANY GOVERNMENT WILL COLLAPSE IF IT DOESN’T FULFIL ITS PROMISES”

The New Straits Times reports on Dr Mahathir speaking at the Launch of FORSEA, February 16, 2019. Forces of Renewal South East Asia (FORSEA), a non-profit organisation and a cross-national community working peacefully for social change across the region.

/ February 17, 2019
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AFTERNOON SESSION 2: THE INAUGURAL CONFERENCE OF FORSEA

News, updates, photo and video from the second afternoon session of the inaugural conference of FORSEA: Democracy Fest 2019, Kuala Lumpur, February 16, 2019.

/ February 16, 2019
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AFTERNOON SESSION 1: THE INAUGURAL CONFERENCE OF FORSEA

News, updates, photo and video from the first afternoon session of the inaugural conference of FORSEA: Democracy Fest 2019, Kuala Lumpur, February 16, 2019.

/ February 16, 2019

MORNING SESSION: THE INAUGURAL CONFERENCE OF FORSEA

All the news and updates from the morning session of the inaugural conference of FORSEA: Democracy Fest 2019, Kuala Lumpur

/ February 16, 2019
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THE INAUGURAL CONFERENCE OF FORSEA

Kuala Lumpur: On 16 and 17 February, 400 Southeast Asian activists and from 8 countries, spanning three generations, will convene in Kuala Lumpur for a democracy festival.

/ February 16, 2019
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LET’S TALK: WHY ARE THERE SO FEW DEMOCRACIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA?

Members of FORSEA, Tan Wah Piow, Pavin Chachavalpongpun and Maung Zarni were invited to join Malaysia's Let’s Talk programme at Astro Awani to discuss democracy in the region and how FORSEA can help expedite democratisation.

/ February 15, 2019
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DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: EXHIBITION & PERFORMANCES

The meaning of ART FOR ALL is something that's not merely to be enjoyed for its aesthetic beauty alone, but the messages conveyed, the very foundation of the works, can act as a guide towards the betterment of society.

/ February 14, 2019
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CONFERENCE CELEBRATING DEMOCRACY IN MALAYSIA

Three generations of rights activists, democrats and artists from across Southeast Asia to gather in Kuala Lumpur, February 13 to 17, 2019, to celebrate Malaysia’s democratic revival and promote democracy and human rights for all.

/ February 12, 2019

SOFT LAUNCH OF DEMOCRACY FEST

At the Soft Launch of Democracy Fest on February 8, 2019, 11 doves were released to symbolise the 11 countries that make up Southeast Asia.

/ February 8, 2019