Solidarity with Kokila

The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) stands in solidarity with Kokila Annamalai Parvathi, a concerned citizen of Singapore who is facing censorship for voicing out her conscience. On 5 October 2024, Kokila was pressured by authorities in Singapore to publish a correction notice under a Correction Direction of the POFMA (Protection from Online Falsehoods and…

Marhaen and Madani

Today, 17th October, is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This resolution was adopted on 22 December 1992 at the UN General Assembly. According to UN predictions, by the end of 2022, 8.4% of the world’s population (670 million people) were expected to be living in extreme poverty, and as many as 575…

Merdeka! But are we really in control of our destiny?

Independence Day is fast approaching and the authorities are preparing for celebrations that will be punctuated by marches, flag waving crowds and speeches by dignitaries. No doubt about it, attaining self-rule on 31st August 1957 was a great step forward for Malaya. A significant event. But, are we able to exercise that right to self-rule?…