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Madeline Berma
editDato' Dr. Madeline Berma is a distinguished Malaysian economist and academic known for her work in indigenous economic empowerment, poverty eradication, and social justice, particularly among the Indigenous communities in Malaysia. She has served as a commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM).[1] and is a prominent voice in promoting economic development and rights for Malaysia's underserved communities, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak[2][3][4].
Early Life and Education
editMadeline Berma is of Iban descent from Sarawak, Malaysia. She completed her tertiary education at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), where she later obtained her Ph.D. in Economics. Her academic background and personal connection to the Indigenous communities in Malaysia have deeply influenced her research focus and advocacy work [5].
Career
editDr. Madeline began her career as a lecturer at UKM and has since become a prominent academic, focusing on poverty, economic development, and the socio-economic rights of marginalized communities. She is also known for her contributions to economic policy formulation in Malaysia[6], especially regarding rural and Indigenous economic development.
In 2019, she was appointed as a commissioner at SUHAKAM, where she worked to advance human rights for Indigenous communities. Her work at SUHAKAM highlighted issues related to land rights, educational access, and economic opportunities for Indigenous populations.
Contributions and Recognition
editThroughout her career, Dr. Madeline has published numerous articles and research papers addressing the economic challenges facing Indigenous communities. She has been recognized for her efforts in advocating for gender equality, social inclusion, and poverty alleviation in Malaysia[7][8].
Her contributions have earned her various accolades, including the Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN) title, which carries the honorific "Dato'" [9]
References
edit- ^ https://suhakam.org.my/about-us/dr-madeline-berma/
- ^ https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/02/18/sabah-sarawak-need-higher-allocation-to-narrow-development-gap-says-economist/
- ^ https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/07/06/economists-back-creation-of-special-economic-zones-in-sarawak/
- ^ https://www.utusan.com.my/nasional/2023/09/sarawak-tidak-layak-miliki-mata-wang-sendiri-pakar/
- ^ https://ewarga2.ukm.my/academiccv/viewvitae.cfm?staffname=MADELINE%20BERMA&dept=EPPA&ndept=SCHOOL%20OF%20ECONOMICS&nfac=FACULTY%20OF%20ECONOMICS%20AND%20BUSINESS&per=K004892
- ^ https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/01/padu-a-useful-tool-in-overcoming-poverty-bumiputra-economic-congress-told
- ^ https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2019/03/escaping-the-poverty-nutrition-trap/
- ^ https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/07/14/new-poor-cannot-be-treated-like-normal-b40-group-say-researchers/
- ^ https://www-theborneopost-com.translate.goog/2020/10/10/several-notable-women-conferred-state-awards-by-tyt-in-investiture-ceremony/?_x_tr_sl=ms&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_hist=true