Adopting an environmental rights declaration is only the start for ASEAN members

The Star | Environmental and human rights groups say the recent adoption of the environmental declaration is an important milestone for ASEAN. However, they are concerned by key issues that remain insufficiently unaddressed in the declaration, such as protection for environmental defenders, indigenous peoples’ rights, and concrete measures to combat environmental harm and climate crises.

ASEAN recognises environment as a human right. What lies ahead?

Fokus Bernama | AICHR Chair Edmund Bon said that although the recently adopted ASEAN declaration on the environment is not law, it is “soft law” and can be used in judgements when dealing with trans-boundary environmental issues. Member states, civil societies and communities can also use the declaration as a framework for advocacy and implementation at the national level.

Namewee didakwa dua kes dadah

Sinar Harian | Pemuzik kontroversi, Namewee, mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Majistret di sini atas dua pertuduhan memiliki dan memberikan dadah berbahaya ke dalam badannya, dua minggu lalu. Beliau diwakili peguam, Joshua Tay. Tertuduh dibenarkan untuk diikat jamin sebanyak RM4,000 dengan seorang penjamin bagi kedua-dua kes dan menetapkan 18 Disember untuk laporan kimia.

[Updated] Cops confirm Namewee charged with drug use, possession

New Straits Times | Local rapper Namewee claimed trial last month to two separate drug-related charges, and was allowed bail of RM4,000 with one surety for both charges. The courts fixed 18 December 2025 for mention. Defence lawyer Joshua Tay is representing Namewee.

FGV showcases sustainability efforts

New Straits Times | FGV welcomed a delegation from the sixth ASEAN- EU Policy Dialogue on Human Rights to its Krau Complex, including representatives from ASEAN, the EU, government agencies, academia, and civil society. Key figures included AICHR Chair Edmund Bon, and Kajsa Ollongren, EU special representative for human rights.

Adopting an environmental rights declaration is only the start for ASEAN members

The Star | Environmental and human rights groups say the recent adoption of the environmental declaration is an important milestone for ASEAN. However, they are concerned by key issues that remain insufficiently unaddressed in the declaration, such as protection for environmental defenders, indigenous peoples’ rights, and concrete measures to combat environmental harm and climate crises.

ASEAN recognises environment as a human right. What lies ahead?

Fokus Bernama | AICHR Chair Edmund Bon said that although the recently adopted ASEAN declaration on the environment is not law, it is “soft law” and can be used in judgements when dealing with trans-boundary environmental issues. Member states, civil societies and communities can also use the declaration as a framework for advocacy and implementation at the national level.

Namewee didakwa dua kes dadah

Sinar Harian | Pemuzik kontroversi, Namewee, mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Majistret di sini atas dua pertuduhan memiliki dan memberikan dadah berbahaya ke dalam badannya, dua minggu lalu. Beliau diwakili peguam, Joshua Tay. Tertuduh dibenarkan untuk diikat jamin sebanyak RM4,000 dengan seorang penjamin bagi kedua-dua kes dan menetapkan 18 Disember untuk laporan kimia.

[Updated] Cops confirm Namewee charged with drug use, possession

New Straits Times | Local rapper Namewee claimed trial last month to two separate drug-related charges, and was allowed bail of RM4,000 with one surety for both charges. The courts fixed 18 December 2025 for mention. Defence lawyer Joshua Tay is representing Namewee.

FGV showcases sustainability efforts

New Straits Times | FGV welcomed a delegation from the sixth ASEAN- EU Policy Dialogue on Human Rights to its Krau Complex, including representatives from ASEAN, the EU, government agencies, academia, and civil society. Key figures included AICHR Chair Edmund Bon, and Kajsa Ollongren, EU special representative for human rights.