Humanists Malaysia

15/05/2026

It was good to meet Paolo of UAAR in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Great to know of his work with UAAR, our shared passion in music, writing & movies as well as his thoughts about how the Asian Humanist Conference can be an extreme success! Until the next time!

12/05/2026

🌏⚡ ASIA’S HUMANIST MOMENT IS COMING.
The 2026 virtual Asian Humanist Conference is a mind-blowing event that will bring humanists, freethinkers, secularists, scholars, activists, and advocates from all over Asia together. It is organized by Humanists Malaysia, with the support of Humanists International. This conference will be one of the most important gatherings for humanists in the region in a long time, and it will be a great opportunity for people to connect and learn from each other.
We are strategizing the conference and we would like to hear from you. We are planning the programme, choosing speakers and thinking about what's important. During the conference, we will also discuss & strategize the Asian Humanist Statement 2026. We want your voice included from the very beginning.
📝 Submit your feedback / ideas / expectations here:
🔗 ahc2026.humanistsmalaysia.org
⏳ The deadline for feedback is 31st of May, 2026.
Why participate?
✅ Help shape the direction of the conference
✅ Influence the issues discussed by Asian humanists
✅ Strengthen regional cooperation across Asia
✅ Contribute to a historic movement for reason, human rights & secularism in Asia
⚠️ Important: The programme committee will look at the submissions that come in early first, when they are determining what should be discussed and what's important.
Asia has a huge population, with over half of the world's people living there, but when it comes to speaking out on humanist issues, the voices in this region are not really being heard, they are fragmented and not strong enough.
This conference seeks to change that.
If you are someone who values reason, thinks critically, and believes in freedom of thought, secularism, science, democracy and basic human rights for all, then now's your chance to have a say before the conference starts.
Make sure to share this with everyone who should be a part of this historical initiative; spread the word and let's make this happen together! 🌏

30/03/2026

This documentary won an Academy Award. It was heartbreaking to watch.

16/02/2026

Read the Founder & President of Humanists Malaysia’s latest post in Humanists International’s blog titled “Legitimacy without permission; why humanist voices matter”. https://humanists.international/blog/legitimacy-without-permission-why-humanist-voices-matter/

A.J. Surin, Founder & President, Humanists Malaysia, argues that humanist voices do not require state permission to be legitimate.

30/01/2026

Alfred Russel Wallace independently hypothesized the theory of evolution by natural selection while researching in the Malay Archipelago. In 1858, he sent an essay to Darwin, leading to a joint presentation of their ideas before Darwin published “On the Origin of Species“ in 1859.

21/01/2026

Humanists Malaysia signed the open letter coordinated by Humanists International to the United States regarding its Executive Order withdrawing itself from international organizations, conventions and treaties. You can read the open letter at https://humanists.international/2026/01/global-civil-society-unites-to-defend-multilateralism-against-us-withdrawal/

06/01/2026

“We appeal, as human beings, to human beings: Remember your humanity, and forget the rest. If you can do so, the way lies open to a new Paradise; if you cannot, there lies before you the risk of universal death.” - Russell-Einstein Manifesto, 1955, released at the height of the Cold War, shortly after both the US and the USSR had tested hydrogen bombs.

20/12/2025

27.11 - the President of Humanists Malaysia met Andrew, the CEO of Humanists UK & ex-President of Humanists International (and Juno); they talked about the advocacy for humanism. He also congratulated Andrew on being awarded the first OBE for services to the non-religious!

04/12/2025

We at Humanists Malaysia are deeply saddened by MJ’s passing. We were just beginning to learn of her humanist education for children in Philippines. This is a great loss for Southeast Asian humanism and humanism in general. We hope her work continues and is sustained in the Philippines. Deepest condolences to her family. 🙁

A committed humanist and deeply compassionate leader, Mary Jane Quiming will be profoundly missed by the global humanist community.

04/12/2025

27.11 - the President of Humanists Malaysia met Richy, Advocacy Director, Humanists UK; they compared notes on advocacy for humanism.

04/12/2025

On 27.11, the President of Humanists Malaysia had a series of meetups with humanist leaders in London, starting with Gary of Humanists International; they had a great discussion on advocacy.