A Malaysian student last month posted a video reporting one of her teachers telling students: ‘If you want to rape someone make sure they are over 18’ Rather than the consequences of Islamic conservatism, the controversy is a symptom of a global culture of gendered...
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has had to make an unprecedented number of decisions this year, amid a global pandemic and the manoeuvres of political parties While his statements and actions are seen by some as contradictory to the king’s constitutional role, it...
As the Malaysian democracy icon prepares to meet the country’s king on Tuesday, anticipation is growing that he might finally become PM History shows such an upset is possible, yet the compromises it would involve could dash any hopes of democratic reform and cause...
The French president’s statement that ‘Islam is in crisis’ reflects the country’s failure to address the challenges of immigration and colonial memory Likewise, Mahathir was trying to rattle Macron, as well as other Muslim leaders – but he has also revealed his...
Photo: MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images Anwar Ibrahim, an icon of Malaysia’s democratic movement of the late 1990s, declared on September 23 that he has the parliamentary majority needed to peacefully take power. The announcement has been greeted with skepticism. The...
Here comes a short discussion on what's next for the Malaysian politician with CNBC's Sri Jegarajah. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4EF_3VW20Y
In this interview, Sophie was interviewed by The Durian Heat. What and how it looks on the politics of gangsterism in Malaysia? Check the discussion with Arlene in this interview recordings! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDMQZAoGovk
Sophie believes those who pose as ultra-Malays or ultra-nationalists, would easily become feminists, if they were paid enough and could benefit from those in power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiFXKjPt-cw