Resources
Resources produced as part of Enabling Tech project
Malaysian Hansard OKU Analytics Project
by Siti Nurliza
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May 04, 2026 02:50 PM
A project by our 2025 Tech Fellow, Adhura, addresses the gap in accessible information on parliamentary debates and policies concerning Persons with Disabilities (OKU) in Malaysia. By using Natural Language Processing (NLP), Hansard records spanning 2008–2025 were analyzed to quantify government attention, sentiment, and alignment with the Pelan Tindakan OKU 2016-2022.
Malaysia’s content creators battle AI abuse as deepfakes, scam ads spread online
by Iman Muttaqin Yusof
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Apr 20, 2026 09:29 AM
Experts question whether Malaysia’s laws are keeping pace with the harm spread by AI, and call for stronger legal protections for artists
Creators' Protection Guidebook
by Siti Nurliza
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Apr 20, 2026 09:32 AM
Written by Sinar Project's fellow Melissa Lim, this guidebook contains highlighted cases where AI has affected Malaysian content creators, as well as practical steps and available resources for creators.
AI at the Crossroads?
by Khairil Yusof
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Mar 18, 2026 10:16 AM
With Time Magazine naming Artificial Intelligence its ‘Person of the Year’ for 2025, BFM asks whether the past twelve months marked a genuine turning point for AI - not just in terms of technological capability, but in how it is being deployed, governed, and contested.
Using Investigative Journalism Techniques, FATF Guidelines and Open Data Standards
by Khairil Yusof
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last modified
Feb 27, 2026 08:54 AM
Training materials and workshop templates designed to teach investigative journalism techniques for uncovering opaque public procurement in Malaysia. The resource covers the use of PEPs, Beneficial Ownership Data Standards (BODS), and AI tools like NotebookLM to analyze offshore and off-budget items.
Enabling Tech Curriculum
by Khairil Yusof
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last modified
Mar 25, 2026 02:26 PM
Skills and resources to strategically position leaders from civil society organizations (CSOs) to secure free and open online and digital spaces where democracy and human rights can flourish
Civic Literacy in the Age of AI
by Sam Ng
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Dec 14, 2025 10:09 PM
Slides introducing concept of Civic Tech and Internet for Good
Leading Regional AI Governance: Traversing Public Interests, Rights and Innovation in Malaysia
by Dineshwara Naidu
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Dec 10, 2025 09:47 PM
This paper frames its proposal within Malaysia’s existing policy direction and focuses on supporting the achievement of 13th Malaysia Plan and the AI National Action Plan 2030 through proposed recommendations.
Deploying and Using AI Models Locally
by Khairil Yusof
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Dec 10, 2025 06:21 PM
Materials for introductory training session on deploying and using AI Models locally
AI Misuse on Creators
by Melissa Lim
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last modified
Dec 14, 2025 09:35 PM
Event report and findings of creators facing AI misuse
Making digital spaces safer for everyone – not just children
by Ding Jo-Ann
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Dec 14, 2025 06:16 PM
Protecting children online will require more than reactive laws. It requires shifting the focus upstream towards accountability, transparency, and safer platform design.
BFM Top 5 at 5: Story 3 Deep faked images of two 18-year-olds circulated on social media
by Khairil Yusof
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Mar 19, 2026 04:58 PM
Sinar Project fellow Melissa Lim shares with BFM why Malaysian authorities may not be able to take any action and possible solutions to the growing problem of deep fake images and videos.
Malaysia grapples with AI legal grey zone as deepfake porn blackmail targets lawmakers
by Muzliza Mustafa
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Dec 12, 2025 10:43 PM
Our fellow Melissa Lim joins other experts in warning that current Malaysian laws are inadequate for AI-generated content, suggesting updates to existing laws and clearer recourse for victims is needed.
Reflecting on RightsCon 2025: What Happens in Taipei, Doesn't Stay in Taipei
by Corina Robert Mangharam
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Dec 12, 2025 06:17 PM
Corina our legal fellow from the Malaysian Bar shares her key take ways and experiences from attending RightsCon 2025 in Taipei for the first time.
Enabling Tech Portal CMS Training for Knowledge Hub
by Khairil Yusof
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last modified
Dec 15, 2025 06:48 PM
Training Slides for Knowledge Hub
Announcing DRAPAC25 Kuala Lumpur: Join the next wave of change
by Khairil Yusof
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Dec 12, 2025 05:04 PM
The Digital Rights Asia-Pacific Assembly returns for a third edition this August 26 to 27, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, continuing the vital work of fostering resilience and solidarity within the digital rights community in the Asia-Pacific.
Melissa's experience at RightsCon 2025
by Khairil Yusof
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last modified
Dec 12, 2025 04:45 PM
Melissa Lim, legal tech fellow shares her personal account of attending RightsCon 2025
Sinar NGO - Knowledge Sharing Online Platform
by Khairil Yusof
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last modified
Dec 15, 2025 09:35 AM
An open source knowledge sharing platform customised for civil society. Built on Plone CMS.
