Kuala Lumpur, 25 March 2024 – In a recent BFM Podcast Evening Edition session titled "Extinguishing the Flames of Radicalisation," Aizat Shamsuddin, Founder of INITIATE.MY, shed light on the complex pathways of radicalisation and the ongoing challenges in rehabilitating individuals towards a more positive trajectory. With Malaysia serving as a transnational nexus for diverse networks,...
Kuala Lumpur, 3 April 2024 - Suyin Chia, Research Consultant at INITIATE.MY, recently participated in an interview on Astro Awani "Consider This'' program titled "Tackling Hate: Virtual Venom, Real-World Victims", alongside Dr. Ryan Chua from Pusat KOMAS and former Sungai Berut MP Tawfik Ismail. Suyin explored the alarming rise of dangerous content on social media...
Putrajaya, 26 - 28 April 2024 - INITIATE.MY organised a three-day Strategic Planning Retreat with its team and close local and international partners. The primary aim was to foster bonding and networking, deepen understanding of the organisation, promote growth, and express appreciation for the support and contributions received throughout the years. Beyond reflecting on past...
Kuala Lumpur, 14-16 May 2024 - Hisham Muhaimi, a Project Coordinator at INITIATE.MY, participated in the “Advisory Board Roundtable and Second Regional Meeting of the Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Strategic Communications, the Internet and Social Media”, organised by the Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counterterrorism (SEARCCT) and the United Nations Office of Drugs and...
Kuala Lumpur, 15 May 2024 – The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police, hosted a closed-door discussion on the reintegration of prisoners convicted of terrorism offences and individuals returning from conflict zones such as Syria and Iraq. This event was part of the ongoing initiative of Enhancing...
Subang Jaya, 16 May 2024 - INITIATE.MY participated in the first gathering of the Interfaith Youth Alliance (IYA) gathering, themed “Bridging Beliefs: Empowering Youth for Interfaith Dialogue,” which was a one-day event designed to unite around 45 interfaith youth leaders from across Malaysia. The gathering was organised by Architects of Diversity (AOD) and aimed to...
Jakarta, 27-29 May 2024 – INITIATE.MY participated in a Community of Practice event in Indonesia, organised by the Global Center on Cooperative Security and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Indonesia. This workshop, titled “Advancing Civil Society Programming on Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia,” brought together civil society organisations and researchers dedicated...
Background The Peace Lab for Religious Leaders & Thinkers (PLRT) is a youth empowerment programme jointly organised by INITIATE.MY, the Malaysian Youth Council (MBM), and Malaysian Youth Diplomacy (MyDiplomacy). It is dedicated to mitigating radicalisation risks and nurturing social resilience in Malaysia's multi-racial and religious society, building upon the accomplishments of the Peace Lab for...
Yogyakarta, 13 August 2024 - INITIATE.MY had the opportunity to take part in a three-day workshop centred around “Community-Based Rehabilitation and Reintegration against Violent Extremism,” which was organised by the South East Asian Network of Civil Society Organisations (SEAN-CSO). This workshop brought together representatives from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia, who work...
Taiwan, 18-19 August 2024 - INITIATE.MY participated in the Digital Rights in the Asia-Pacific (DRAPAC) Assembly, held in Taipei, Taiwan, from August 18-19, 2024. EngageMedia organised the event that brought together civil society organisations, journalists, activists, and technology experts to address the growing challenges to digital rights in the Asia-Pacific region. Shaik Irfan, Programme Associate,...
