Kuala Lumpur, 3 October 2024 – INITIATE.MY convened a consultation on “Countering Online Extremism in Malaysia,” bringing together approximately 40 representatives from civil society organisations across the country. The session addressed the growing threat of far-right online extremism, which undermines public trust in institutions and disrupts social cohesion within Malaysia’s diverse, multi-racial, and multi-religious society....

Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, 7 and 17 October 2024 - INITIATE.MY conducted courtesy visits to Astro AWANI, Malaysiakini, and BFM89.9. These visits provided a platform for knowledge exchange, where INITIATE.MY shared its research on online extremism, hate speech, and the abuse of AI, while gaining insights into the media outlets’ editorial processes and strategies for...

Selangor, 23 October 2024 - INITIATE.MY conducted courtesy visits to The Star and Sin Chew Daily to explore potential collaborations in raising awareness on extremism, religious freedom, and tolerance. At The Star, discussions focused on how the media can partner with INITIATE.MY to address growing concerns over far-right extremism and online hate speech. Hariati Azizan...

Malaysia, 25 October - 5 November 2024 – INITIATE.MY, in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police’s Special Branch Counterterrorism Department (E8), has launched an aftercare assistance programme to support former security detainees (FSDs) and their families in reintegrating into society. Civil society organisations (CSOs) like INITIATE.MY play a vital role in bridging the gap between...

Kajang, Selangor, 14 November 2024 – The Initiative to Promote Tolerance and Prevent Violence (INITIATE.MY) participated in a study visit to Kajang Men’s Prison. Organised by Dr. Haezreena Begum, a Board of Expert Member at INITIATE.MY and Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya, the visit marked INITIATE.MY’s second engagement with the...

Cebu, The Philippines, 19 - 21 November 2024 – INITIATE.MY participated in a three-day workshop on “Human Rights-Compliant Approaches to Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Risk-Based Implementation of FATF Recommendation 8.” Organised by the International Institute for Justice and Rule of Law (IIJ), the workshop convened representatives from government bodies, law enforcement agencies, and...

Putrajaya, 12 December 2024 - INITIATE.MY attended the End-of-Year Dinner hosted by Architects of Diversity (AOD), an organisation that shares overlapping goals with INITIATE.MY in youth empowerment, capacity building, and digital rights. The End of Year Dinner brought together AOD’s staff, alumni, partners, and friends to celebrate AOD’s collective achievements, reflect on AOD’s journey, and...

Kuala Lumpur, 20 February 2025 –  INITIATE.MY paid a courtesy visit to Yayasan MySDG, a foundation established under the Ministry of Finance to support Malaysia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda through collaborative partnerships and strategic initiatives. Yayasan MySDG was represented by Anita Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer, Anjulie Razak, Strategy & Partnerships Manager, and Nor Hafizan...

Kuala Lumpur, 10 March 2025 – INITIATE.MY hosted a Buka Puasa gathering during the final days of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together its Board of Experts, along with partners from the diplomatic community, international organisations, and government and law enforcement agencies. The event provided an opportunity for guests to reconnect, network, and exchange ideas,...

Kuala Lumpur, 21 March 2025 – INITIATE.MY held the first session of its Knowledge Hub project, titled “Mapping the Landscape of Tech Abuse in Malaysia,” to address rising technology-facilitated abuse. First launched during the Luminate Foundation Convening in November 2024, the Knowledge Hub is a collaborative initiative led by 15 expert practitioners from Malaysian civil...