Today’s online gaming environments function as social ecosystems where young Malaysians connect, build friendships and develop a sense of belonging. Gaming cultivates teamwork, creativity and problem-solving, providing meaningful opportunities for positive engagement and skill-building. However, as with any large digital spaces, gaming environments are also vulnerable to abuse by malicious actors.
We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Researcher! Read the Terms of Reference for the Vacancy Announcement: Researcher (Youth Radicalisation) below. The Researcher will support a study on youth radicalisation in one Southeast Asian country, focusing on the context, trends, pathways, and disengagement processes associated with violent...
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Communications & Partnerships Officer! Read the Terms of Reference for the Communications & Partnerships Officer below. The Communications and Partnerships Officer leads the organisation’s external communications and supports the development of strategic partnerships. The role focuses on translating research and...
Kuala Lumpur, 20 December 2025 – The Initiative to Promote Tolerance and Prevent Violence (INITIATE.MY) convened the Peace Lab for Malaysian Leaders and Thinkers: Report-Back Session and Group Year-End Dinner in Kuala Lumpur. The full-day in-person gathering brought together Peace Lab 2025 participants for reflection, integration, and meaningful reconnection at the close of the programme...
Kuala Lumpur, 16 December 2025 – INITIATE.MY’s Communications and Partnership Officer, Eow Shiang Yen and Peace Lab’s stakeholders paid a courtesy visit to YB Senator Datuk Seri Dr. Mujahid Yusof Rawa at the Parliament of Malaysia as part of its ongoing engagement on religious governance and public policy. The meeting provided an opportunity for open...
Kuala Lumpur, 29 October 2025 – INITIATE.MY participated in a podcast episode hosted by Malaysiakini examining the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (SOSMA), where civil society practitioners, legal observers, and community advocates came together to critically assess the law’s implications for human rights, national security, and public trust in Malaysia. The podcast featured panellists including...
Kuala Lumpur, 15 October 2025 – INITIATE.MY convened a regional webinar titled “Are We Ready to Tackle Tech-Facilitated Harms?”, bringing together 50 participants from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. Attendees included civil society organisations (CSOs), academics, researchers, lawyers, and government officials, all committed to understanding and mitigating online harms. The session explored the growing complexity of...
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18–20 November 2025 – Balqis Maesara, INITIATE.MY’s Project Officer and Aizat Shamsuddin, INITIATE.MY’s Executive Director participated in the 2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection, hosted by Malaysia’s Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) and Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with ASEAN and supported by UNICEF. The three-day Forum...
Kuala Lumpur, 11 – 12 December 2025 – Zulaikha Zainal Efendi, INITIATE.MY’s Project Officer participated in the (Re)imagining a Multi-Stakeholder Model for Internet Safety in Malaysia convening at the AICB Centre of Excellence. The two-day interactive event, co-organised by Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), Sinar Project and ARTICLE 19, brought together representatives from the media,...
Jakarta, 24–26 November 2025 – Irdina Sofrina, INITIATE.MY’s Programme Associate participated in the 2nd International Women in Counter-Terrorism (CT) Forum held at the Jakarta Centre for Law Enforcement Cooperation (JCLEC). The forum brought together law enforcement officials, security practitioners, academics, and civil society representatives from across Asia, Europe, Australia and beyond. The three-day forum focused...
