21 episodes

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A podcast hosted by UMCT, bringing to you a simple dissection of the Malaysian Federal Constitution

    S4 EP 1 The Limits of Freedom of Speech

    S4 EP 1 The Limits of Freedom of Speech

    Mr. Tan Zu Hao is an esteemed Senior Legal Associate with an impressive specialization in Dispute Resolution and General Litigation. He stands as a beacon of excellence in the legal realm. Throughout his career, he has adeptly navigated tortious disputes, including intricate cases involving defamation and trespass, showcasing his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to justice. In this episode, we invite him to discuss some boundaries to freedom of speech, a comparison between defamation and freedom of speech, and his views on current issues.



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    • 19 min
    S3 Episode 7: Voices of Liberty, Asylum Chronicles

    S3 Episode 7: Voices of Liberty, Asylum Chronicles

    Ms. Lubna, the passionate and knowledgeable Legal Services and Solutions Manager at Asylum Access Malaysia, fearlessly sheds light on the often overlooked and misunderstood challenges faced by asylum seekers in Malaysia. With her extensive experience in advocating for the rights of those seeking refuge, Ms. Lubna becomes our trusted guide as we navigate through the intricacies of the legal landscape surrounding asylum seekers. We explore the legal barriers they encounter, the challenges of the asylum process, and the complexities of their integration into Malaysian society.



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    • 43 min
    S3 Episode 6: RoFL = Rights of Freedom and Laughter

    S3 Episode 6: RoFL = Rights of Freedom and Laughter

    Mr Vince Tan from Jeeva Partnership shares his experience in litigating cases regarding Article 10 of the Federal Constitution and sheds light on his life as being a lawyer in Malaysia.


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    • 47 min
    S3 Episode 5: Hasta la vista, baby

    S3 Episode 5: Hasta la vista, baby

    In this episode, we are joined by the ex-president of RRAAM and a professional social worker Mrs. Shoba who has amassed over 20 years of experience in helping people with abortion. She discusses the role  of RRAAM in helping curb the baby dumping epidemic as well as demystify the stigma on abortion in Malaysia.

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    • 33 min
    S3 Episode 4: Hear Hear!

    S3 Episode 4: Hear Hear!

    Mr. Raj is a criminal lawyer and he is the sole proprietor of Surian (his firm). Mr.Raj got involved in these particular associations and activities because he used to do pro bono cases. He shares his experience in how and why he started to become more active in those activities particularly involving freedom of speech, assembly & association in Malaysia.



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    • 25 min
    S3 Episode 3: The Silenced

    S3 Episode 3: The Silenced

    Ms Andi is the founder of Legal Dignity, an initiative dedicated to advancing and defending human rights of the LGBTQ+ community. She discusses the stagnation as well as the progression of LGBTQ+ rights in Malaysia, and answers the question : is being tolerated enough?

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    • 44 min

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