It’s no secret that Malaysia has been plagued with issues of racism, religious extremism and xenophobia for many years. And things have been intensifying since last year’s general election, which revealed a highly polarised Malaysia.
But just how bad are things looking? And what can we do about it?
Pusat Komas recently released its 2022 Malaysia Racism Report, which aims to document and record incidents of racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia that took place in Malaysia last year.
BFM discusses the report with Komas programme director Dr Ryan Chua.
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At 75 years old, I am all for balance. Do give attention and report on instances of goodwill too, of rakyat of different races helping, trusting, encouraging each othet. I dah meluatlah baca tentang perkauman. Ya memang isu ini rumit dan saya bukan tak realistik but balance, balance, balance…
At 75 years old, I am all for balance. Do give attention and report on instances of goodwill too, of rakyat of different races helping, trusting, encouraging each othet. I dah meluatlah baca tentang perkauman. Ya memang isu ini rumit dan saya bukan tak realistik but balance, balance, balance…