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Issue no. 2 | 2023

Clean Air as A Human Right

By Associate Professor Dr Helena Varkkey
The Human Rights Commission
of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), in
collaboration with CERAH Haze
Action Coalition, is developing
a recommendation document
for the Government of Malaysia
on (1) strengthening the
recognition of environmental
rights in Malaysia, (2)
strengthening Malaysia’s air
quality governance, (3)
strengthening the governance of transboundary haze
pollution, (4) strengthening Business and Human Rights in
Malaysia for the ultimate goal of achieving clean air for all. The second was an art exhibition called “Haze: Coming
Soon” at RexKL. It featured haze-inspired street art by artists
Greenpeace Malaysia organised several events in the run- like Ernest Zacharevic and Fahmi Reza that have appeared
up to the release of the recommendation. The first was a around the country to raise public awareness of haze and to
Clean Air Forum on Human Rights on 18 March 2023 at Port make the point that we should be concerned about haze
Klang, Selangor, in conjunction with the Rainbow Warrior not just during the haze season. As part of this event, there
Flagship visit to Malaysia. I was one of the speakers at this was also a panel discussion on 6 May 2023, of which I was
forum, alongside environmental lawyer Mr Kiu Jia Yaw and one of the panelists. An interview on ASTRO Awani on the
SUHAKAM Commissioner Tengku Mohamed Fauzi. The issue and to promote the exhibition aired on 9 May 2023,
Forum recording can be accessed here. can be viewed here.

Geography and GIS in Election Studies:

Professor Dr. Rosmadi Fauzi's Session with the

Election Commision with SPR

By Assoc Prof Dr Md Azalanshah Md Syed
The Election Commission (EC) of Malaysia is preparing for the
upcoming election in six different states. The commission
often pays attention and is sensitive to the views and studies
from universities, and has invited various academics to
discuss and provide feedback on election studies.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya,
is one of the faculties that works closely with the EC. Professor
Gs. Dr. Rosmadi Fauzi from the Department of Geography is
one of the most sought after researchers in this field. Sharing session with SPR
Professor Rosmadi held a talk on 25 May 2023 with members
of the top management, at Dewan Taklimat, Menara SPR,
Putrajaya.

Among the issues discussed that day were interesting
findings of GIS maps for previous GE-15 studies. He also
talked about the art of demarcation in a geographical context
as well as plans for the Malaysian election processes. The
event lasted for two hours with a Q&A session at the end. The
faculty anticipates similar future scholarly partnerships with
other government agencies.
Right: Gift session by Dato’ Indera Ikmalrudin to Prof Rosmadi
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