Liani MK

• Journalist • Covers indigenous knowledge, environment, migration • Media advocacy • Draws, makes films on the side •
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[Liani MK @Liani_MK]

“A map is a snapshot of the land, at one point in history.”

In Sarawak, Indigenous communities are using mapping tech to protect their native customary lands.

My piece for @restofworld looks at why maps are important tools for Indigenous land rights:
https://t.co/WaFBlN0zUB

[Maktoob @MaktoobMedia]

Breaking

Global March to Gaza: Dozens detained in Egypt, Maktoob journalist Nikita Jain among them

Egyptian authorities have detained dozens, including journalists and activists, who were planning to join and report on a solidarity march aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade on Gaza. Among those detained is Maktoob journalist @nikita_jain15 , who was covering the march.

This comes after several participants were previously deported by Egyptian authorities.

https://t.co/aI76Nx1pNN

[Liani MK @Liani_MK]

@aidilarazak All the best, Aidila! It was lovely to have met you at Malaysiakini, and excited for what is to come for you!

[aidil @climateaidil]

Just letting you know that Malaysians throw out 195,300 tonnes of textile waste ANNUALLY. These clothes will then end up on our landfills, releasing methane emissions & toxic chemicals into our soils.

Recycling is not enough. Buy less. It’s totally fine to be an outfit repeater.

[BFM News @NewsBFM]

A new cryptocurrency project, $JHOLOW, has been launched to crowdsource information on the whereabouts of Jho Low.

Created by crypto enthusiasts and investigative journalists, it rewards users with blockchain-based incentives for credible leads on his location.

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[justiceforsisters @justice_sisters]

With the Malaysian Media Council officially passed yesterday, true media independence is within reach—but the PPPA remains a major roadblock. It’s time to abolish outdated laws that continue to stifle press freedom and freedom of expression! 🚨📢

#FreedomOfExpression #Article19

[Warfare Analysis @warfareanalysis]

CNN was caught fabricating the story of a prisoner found in Assad’s secret prison.

Fact-checking outlet @VeSyriaE conducted a background check on the so-called “prisoner,” and here’s what they found.

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[BFM News @NewsBFM]

A planned township in Pahang is located on portions of the Bukit Tinggi Forest Reserve which were degazetted without public consultation, according to RimbaWatch.

"The National Audit Department and the MACC should conduct an investigation into any potential misconduct..."
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[Aidila Razak @aidilarazak]

.@KiniNewsLab today published a story on impact of iron ore mining on Kelantan Orang Asli.

Mining turned rivers rusty red.

Now, a villager is found w 4 x the normal rate of chromium in his blood.

Chromium, a carcinogen, was also found in mining ponds.
https://t.co/NYt9qW4cR1

[Aidila Razak @aidilarazak]

This is Azlan Ahak, 19, who blood has 5μg/L of chromium.

Dr Vivien How, a chemical expert, estimates w this level, his risk of getting cancer in his lifetime is 64,000 times higher than normal.

She also says the water & blood data also shows the mining is likely the cause.

[Aidila Razak @aidilarazak]

Temiar Orang Asli in Kg Kelaik, Kelantan fear poisoned by river allegedly polluted by iron ore mining.

Azlan Ahak has 4 times the level of chromium in his blood. Chromium is also found in the mining ponds.

This is the river he spends hours at time in, trying to catch fish.

[Macaranga @macarangatweets]

While awaiting better drains, folks can access affordable home flood-proofing. This & more on drainage & floods in Kuching in this @BFMradio podcast featuring Dr Charles Bong, flood management researcher, and journalists Liani MK & @slwong_writes https://t.co/zRh0XUz2VX

[Macaranga @macarangatweets]

Our story ‘Fighting Floods with Better Drainage in Kuching�� is supported by @earthjournalism. Story by Liani MK, photos by Arieff Zahir. https://t.co/5E7zxc4nx2

[Macaranga @macarangatweets]

Check out our discussion on Earth Matters ⁦⁦@BFMradio⁩ today as journalists Liani MK and SL Wong from Macaranga and urban #drainage management researcher Dr Charles Bong from UNIMAS discuss #flood woes & solutions in #Kuching. Based on our story https://t.co/hIZcE8sqow

[Macaranga @macarangatweets]

This is what the home of a repeat flood victim looks like. Liani MK dives into why improving drainage in Kuching is taking so long, and is it enough: https://t.co/5E7zxc3PHu 🎥 Liani MK/Macaranga #floods #drainage #infrastructure #climatecrisis #PLSB

[Macaranga @macarangatweets]

As the southeast monsoon comes round again, flood worries increase. Outdated drainage in Kuching has been intensifying flash floods and leaving communities vulnerable. Infrastructure must improve. https://t.co/5E7zxc4nx2 #floods #drainage

[aidil @climateaidil]

I will never understand why developed countries like the EU that pride themselves as climate leaders cannot manage their own waste. First, they refuse to take accountability for their historical emissions, now they refuse to to do the same with their trash.

[aidil @climateaidil]

Bringing this tweet back because floods in KL are only going to get worse because of climate change.

We need to build climate resilience by working together with biodiversity, not against it. We need to prioritise more nature-based solutions instead of overdevelopment.

[Josef Benedict @josefroy2]

#Malaysia: Alarmed by reports that the @anwaribrahim government has facilitated transnational repression by deporting a Cambodian domestic worker for her online criticism of Hun Sen. A clear violation of international law & a new low for this government

https://t.co/eiNR1z88wu

[Lalitha Kunaratnam @LalithaVelvet]

How Malaysia syndicate came into play:

The Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (Baira) estimates that about 4.76 lakh Bangladeshis who went to Malaysia between August 2022 and May this year were easy prey to the syndicate of 100 agencies dominated by the former Awami League lawmakers and their families.

The "syndicate" has its roots in a 2021 memorandum signed with the Malaysian government that selected just 100 recruiting agencies from Bangladesh's pool of 2,500 agencies.

The syndicate charged Tk1.52 lakh per worker bound for Malaysia. This included Tk10,000 for government fees and registration, while Tk1.07 lakh went directly into the pockets of the syndicate as extortion money. The recruiting agency within the syndicate received Tk35,000 per worker.

Manpower traders say workers had to pay an additional 6,000 ringgit (around Tk1.5 lakh) per visa. This sum was divided between the Malaysian recruiter, the broker responsible for the demand letter, and the syndicate managing the recruitment process in Malaysia.

Many workers who arrived in Malaysia by May this year paying even Tk6 lakh or more were without employment.

The Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) recently launched an inquiry against several high-profile figures including Mustafa Kamal's wife, Kashmiri Kamal, their daughter Nafisa Kamal, and former MP Nizam Uddin Hazari – all of whom are allegedly linked to the Malaysian labour market racket.

Read more:
https://t.co/h1QUye5AVN