Warning of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Malaysia

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, who came to Malaysia to directly observe the degradation of human rights and human trafficking, including Bangladesh, focused on foreign workers, highlighted the important link between human rights and business. Volker Turk warned Malaysia that not prioritizing human rights in business could hamper Malaysia’s efforts […]

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Head, deputy head of Indonesia’s new capital city authority resign, minister says

  The resignations come ahead of President Joko Widodo’s planned celebration at the new capital, called Nusantara, on Indonesia’s Independence Day on August 17. The head and deputy head of Indonesia’s new capital city authority, who oversee the $32 billion project, have resigned, the state secretariat minister said on Monday. The resignations come ahead of […]

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Not just Gaza-Ukraine, the war is in your pocket: Nobel laureate Maria

Terrible wars are going on in Palestine, Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. They are facing various adversities in this war. It has also affected the global economy. Taking this war as an example, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa commented that the war is going on ‘in people’s pockets’. He is a journalist and co-founder […]

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UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk to Address Migrant Worker Issues During Malaysia Visit

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, is set to embark on a significant visit to Malaysia, as part of a broader tour that includes the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and a brief stop in Thailand. Türk’s visit aims to tackle pressing issues concerning migrant workers and human rights defenders, […]

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