Hate speech targeting refugees in Malaysia, often rooted in false information, has spread online as the nation stares down the threat of COVID-19. The allegedly organised rhetoric has turned some against refugees and migrants alike.
Author Archives: Jules Rahman Ong
Jules Rahman Ong is a freelance writer, fixer, producer and an award-winning independent documentary filmmaker. He holds a permaculture design certificate and is passionate about creating an inclusive world where humans co-exist with nature.
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Fighting for Their Land
Massive deforestation is decimating wildlife and biodiversity in Malaysia. For the Orang Asli who live on ancestral land in the rainforest, the daily struggle to protect their rights has been made even more challenging by the recent Covid-19 outbreak.
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“I no longer look back”
Often perceived as little more than a seat-warmer for her husband Anwar Ibrahim, the male-dominated Malaysian political scene tends to overlook Wan Azizah Wan Ismail as an accomplished politician in her own right.
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What’s With Young Voters in Malaysia?
Some are considering spoiling their votes in the 2018 election to protest a lack of real political change.
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Apahal Dengan Pengundi Muda Malaysia?
Pengundi muda memberi impak besar terhadap pilihanraya umum 2013 di Malaysia. Tetapi ramai yang mengatakan bahawa mereka akan merosakkan undi mereka dalam pilihanraya akan datang untuk membantah ketiadaan perubahan politik yang benar.