South-East Asia Legal Aid News Monitoring Service

Indonesia- Papua Flag Raisers Named as Treason Suspects

At least thirty-eight people in Indonesia’s easternmost provinces were named treason suspects over the last week in connection with attempts to raise the Papuan flag, police and lawyers told BenarNews. Dozens more were arrested and questioned as security …

Legal Aid Fiji Presents First Hour Procedure at Regional Seminar in Bali FBC News

The Legal Aid Commission Fiji is currently at the Convention against Torture Initiative Regional Seminar in Indonesia. The Legal Aid Commission Fiji was invited as Fiji’s representative. The Commission will speak on a number of topics, including the First- …

Christmas Fund: Fresh Start Recovery Centre lifts men from depths of addiction

One of the first sights Robby Sidhu remembers when he came to the Fresh Start Recovery Centre was a colourful mural on the wall of the gymnasium. Created and gifted to the organization by an artist who had gone through the addictions program, it’s a …

54 Yeoh: Minister’s explanation on DBKL’s free legal aid makes no sense City Hall has deep pockets, but the residents ...

Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh sees no logic in the explanation of the Federal Territories Ministry's Office on Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) receiving free legal aid from a top lawyer in dealing with the Taman Rimba Kiara development dispute. Being the …

In Indonesia, a project meant to boost livelihoods has left locals behind

Animals and humans alike have been caught by surprise the excavators, roads and factories that have appeared in the last few years in this port city in North Sulawesi, a remote corner of Indonesia. Erna Tumbelaka only found out when a photo was stuck to …

Human rights committee’s legal hotline receives praise

Civil societies on Tuesday applauded the Cambodian Human Rights Committee’s (CHRC) new legal hotline meant to promote access to justice and empower financially vulnerable people. CHRC spokesman Chin Malin told The Post on Thursday that a 35-strong legal …

Pahang cashier fined RM4,000 for concealing birth

Azratul Azwana Zainudin was charged under Section 318 of the Penal Code which provides for a maximum jail term of two years or a fine, or both, upon conviction. — Reuters pic LIPIS, Nov 28 — The Magistrate’s Court here today fined a cashier RM4,000, in …

USPF College of Law to hold Legal Aid Clinic for Kamagayan residents on Saturday

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least six lawyers and 60 law students from the University of Southern Philippines (USPF) College of Law will be holding a Legal Aid Clinic at the Kamagayan Barangay Hall in Cebu City today, October 26, 2019. This is scheduled …

People’s lawyering praised for being more than traditional legal aid

Some of the lawyers of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers during its fifth national congress in Manila. (Photo by Anne Marxze Umil/ Bulatlat) “Equality and social justice are worth all of our collective efforts.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL  Bulatlat. …

5 PAS defends MIC giving legal aid to detainees suspected of LTTE links Secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan says it is ...

PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan has defended MIC's move to provide legal aid to those detained by police over alleged links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). "PAS is of the opinion that MIC providing legal aid to those who …

Indonesia- Papuans await answers to long unresolved issues

JAKARTA  Tensions have been rising since August in Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua after dozens died in riots triggered by racial issues and discrimination against the indigenous population. Demands for an independence referendum have intensified …

New panel set up to help legal aid applicants who fail means test, on a case-by-case basis

3 Death penalty report notes gaps in legal aid, ‘secretive’ pardons process 2019-10-10 19:59:18+08:00

A report on the death penalty in Malaysia has highlighted inmates’ struggles with legal representation and with a “secretive” pardons system and called on the government to reform both these processes. Compiled by human rights NGO Amnesty International, …

Man convicted of abducting woman outside Hotel 81 but cleared of molesting her

SINGAPORE: A man who carried a 23-year-old woman into a taxi and took her from one hotel to another was found guilty on Friday (Nov 29) of abduction, but acquitted of molesting her. Shamsul Abdullah, 53, had claimed trial to one charge of abducting the …

Report on civil rights violations sparks concern over Indonesia's democracy

Freedom of speech as a key civil liberty in a democratic Indonesia has shown deteriorating symptoms in recent years, as those who have protested against the government have faced violence and restrictions, according to a report. In the report, released …

State Courts relocate to new premises in December

SINGAPORE: The State Courts will relocate to new premises at the State Court Towers in December. Some services will be available at the new location from Dec 9 and the State Courts will be fully operational at the new location on Dec 16, authorities said …

Malaysian Muslim women agree on polygamy, but only a third say hubby can take new wife

According to a survey by SIS, an overwhelming 70 per cent of the respondents accept that a husband has the right to practise polygamy if he can treat all the wives fairly. — Bernama pic KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Seven in 10 Muslim women here agree that …

Domestic violence campaign starts

Local and international NGOs, universities and government institutions on Monday began the annual international “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign demanding the elimination of all forms of violence against women. National Police …

Reprieve on the way for 119 Nigerians on death row in Malaysia

Malaysia execution for drug trafficking The 119 Nigerians on death row in Malaysia may be saved from the executioner if the country’s legislature passed a bill to abolish the death penalty as being proposed by the country’s law minister Liew Vui Keong. The …

The Political Animal Podcast: Episode 2: What’s Up with Those Committee Chairs?

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, December 6, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Listen Up! Podcast Episode #2: What’s Up with Those Committee Chairs? (Shark finning, horseracing, and the PACT Act): Today, we continue with our rollout of our new podcast that …

Anthem Injury Lawyers Volunteer at Local Food Bank Three Square

Anthem Injury Lawyers teamed up with the Nevada Justice Association to volunteer at the non-profit organization Three Square Food Bank. LAS VEGAS, HENDERSON, USA, December 6, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anthem Injury Lawyers teamed up with the …

Arkansas Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Appeals to a Navy Veteran Anywhere in Arkansas to Call for Direct Access to ...

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, USA, December 6, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Arkansas Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “We don't want a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma in Arkansas or their family members calling a law firm for a 'free' book …

Indiana US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Now Urges a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Indiana to Call Them for ...

INDIANAPOLIS , INDIANA, USA, December 6, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Indiana US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, “We are now urging a US Navy Veteran who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Indiana or their family members to call …

Kentucky US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Has Endorsed the Lawyers at Karst von Oiste to Assist a Navy Veteran in ...

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY , USA, December 6, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kentucky US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "We have endorsed the amazing lawyers at the law firm of Karst von Oiste to assist a Navy Veteran in Kentucky who now …

RUHN FINAL DEADLINE TODAY: ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Reminds Ruhnn Holding Limited Investors of Important ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Ruhnn Holding Limited (NASDAQ: RUHN) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus ( …

DEADLINE ALERT for SEE, TIGR, YJ, and PLT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf ...

BENSALEM, Pa., Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed …

Glancy Prongay & Murray Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against iRobot Corporation

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming December 23, 2019 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of iRobot Corporation (“iRobot” or the “ …

Glancy Prongay & Murray Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Infosys Limited

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming December 23, 2019 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of Infosys Limited (“Infosys” or the “ …

Glancy Prongay & Murray Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against PG&E Corporation

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming December 24, 2019 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of PG&E Corporation (“PG&E” or …

Glancy Prongay & Murray Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Zendesk, Inc

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming December 23, 2019 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of Zendesk, Inc (“Zendesk” or the “ …

DEADLINE ALERT - The Chemours Company (CC) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Investors of Class Action and ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against The Chemours Company (“Chemours” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CC) and certain of …

SHAREHOLDER ALERT - Sonim Technologies, Inc. (SONM) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Shareholders of Class ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Sonim Technologies, Inc. (“Sonim” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SONM) and certain …

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds of Class Actions Against Vivint Solar, Inc. (VSLR) & ADTRAN, Inc. (ADTN)

NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies. You can review a copy of the Complaints …

DEADLINE ALERT - Ruhnn Holding Limited (RUHN) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Shareholders of Class Action ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Ruhnn Holding Limited   (“Ruhnn” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RUHN) and certain …

Domo, Inc. (DOMO), Infosys Limited (INFY) & Pareteum Corporation (TEUM) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds of ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies. You can review a copy of the Complaints …

iRobot Corporation (IRBT), Zendesk, Inc. (ZEN) & Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ZYNE) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies. You can review a copy of the Complaints …

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Investors of Upcoming Class Actions PG&E Corporation (PCG), Uniti Group Inc. (...

NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies. You can review a copy of the Complaints …

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds of Class Action Against Lipocine Inc. (LPCN), Armstrong Flooring, Inc. (AFI) &...

NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies. You can review a copy of the Complaints …

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds of Class Action Against Abeona Therapeutics Inc. (ABEO), AZZ, Inc. (AZZ) & ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies. You can review a copy of the Complaints …