Centre for Independent Journalism
$30,000*
To improve the free flow of information and foster communication rights in Malaysia. The Center for Independent Journalism will produce a news and information radio show as well as launch advocacy campaigns to promote communication rights throughout Malaysia.
International Republican Institute
$140,000
To increase the effectiveness and improve the skills of human rights educators in Malaysia and to strengthen linkages between mainstream and alternative press journalists. IRI will work with Pusat Komas and the Strategic Information and Research Development to organize two training-of-trainers workshops on the use of popular education techniques in human rights education work and to organize forums for media professionals from both the mainstream and alternative media to discuss cross-cutting issues and concerns.
International Republican Institute
$198,050
To increase political parties' understanding of constituent needs, encourage open discussion between parties and civil society organizations, and strengthen the capacity of a domestic election monitoring organization. IRI will commission national level polls to gauge the public's sentiment on key public policy issues and present the findings to the political parties; assist in the organization of a conference on democracy and electoral reform; and provide organizational capacity-building support to the domestic election monitoring group, Malaysians for Free and Fair Elections.
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
$125,000
To improve the effectiveness of political parties in constituent outreach, message development and communications, and to encourage dialogue among political parties, civil society, and the public on issues of electoral reform in Malaysia. NDI will work to strengthen parties' communications skills and support efforts to involve citizens, civil society groups, and all major parties in advocacy on issues of electoral reform in preparation for the 2008 national elections.
Open Dialogue Centre
$70,000*
To promote greater political participation among urban youth in Malaysia. The Open Dialogue Centre will organize discussion seminars on social and political issues with prominent democracy advocates and publish a journal featuring issues relating to democracy and youth.
Southeast Asian Press Alliance
$100,000*
To strengthen independent media in Malaysia. SEAPA will support the development of media outlets providing professional, responsible coverage of issues and news often ignored or distorted by the mainstream media, and conduct informal consultations with journalists committed to enhancing journalistic professionalism.
Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram)
$70,000*
To promote human rights in Malaysia. Suaram will organize human rights campaigns on the issues of police accountability, participatory democracy, and the right to trial. Each campaign will include the publication of an in-depth report, special briefings for influential government and civil society leaders, and grassroots education in the form of posters and pamphlets. Suaram will also continue to issue its annual survey and evaluation of the human rights situation in Malaysia.
Ulasan Taipingmali
Ini lah agenda barat untuk memusnahkan kerajaan Barisan Nasional yang di pimpin oleh UMNO. Selain badan ini terdapat satu lagi badan dunia yang banyak menyalurkan wang kepada pembangkang negara kita iaitu ARDA, di Malaysia ni orang kuatnya ialah Tian Chua dan Elizabeth Wong.
Pada pandangan hambalah yang menerima wang tersebut bukan saja dari PKR dan DAP, tetapi Pas pun sama naik. Sebab tu Pas banyak wang untuk membiayai program mereka. Nizar dan rombongan nya buat Road Show juga memerlukan belanja yang besar. Penulis bloggers Fakatan Rakyat yang 100% cari makan dengan menulis pun dapat panggu juga. Kalau tidak bagaimana nak kejar sana , kejar sini mencari bahan untuk blog mereka.
Ada satu blogger dah siang-siang cakap mulai minggu ini (1 Mac 2009) dia akan berkampung di Bukit Gantang sehingga selesai PRK. Full time bloggers lah tu, Tidak seperti saya, menulis suka-suka tanpa dibayar oleh sesiapa pun.
Oleh itu saya tidak lah mampu berkampung di Bukit Gantang untuk sebulan dua ini, Siapa nak bagi makan anak dan isteri saya. Mahu tidak mahu saya terpaksa menoreh getah juga walaupun harganya tidak stabil.
