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As they say, democracy doesn't begin and end at the ballot box.
On Beyond the Ballot Box, we have in-depth conversations about political economy and human rights in Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and around the globe through a class prism.
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Does Singapore Need More Democracy?
Dr Chee Soon Juan is one of Singapore’s most prominent opposition politicians and has served as secretary-general of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) since 1993. Despite not having a seat in…
How International Institutions and Structures Failed Palestine
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Kami Orang Sini Juga #8: Does China’s Soft Power Influence Local Chinese Identity & Politics?
Kami Orang Sini Juga is a mini-series in collaboration with IMAN Research. This series explores how young Malaysian Indians and Chinese understand identity, belonging, and their place in Malaysia…
Kami Orang Sini Juga #7: Does the Hindu-Supremacist RSS Exist in Malaysia?
Kami Orang Sini Juga is a mini-series in collaboration with IMAN Research. This series explores how young Malaysian Indians and Chinese understand identity, belonging, and their place in Malaysia…
Kami Orang Sini Juga #6: What Are the Key Priorities of Malaysian-Chinese Youth?
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Kami Orang Sini Juga #5: Why Malaysian-Indians Feel Disconnected from Local Politics?
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Kami Orang Sini Juga #4: Do Young Malaysian-Chinese Care About Politics?
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Kami Orang Sini Juga #3: Do Indians Feel Shortchanged by the Education System?
Kami Orang Sini Juga is a mini-series in collaboration with IMAN Research. This series explores how young Malaysian Indians and Chinese understand identity, belonging, and their place in Malaysia…
Kami Orang Sini Juga #2: How Do Young Malaysian-Chinese Define Identity?
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Kami Orang Sini Juga #1: Exploring the Malaysian-Indian Identity
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GEGAR and the Making of a Multicultural Movement Against Imperialism
Gerakan Gabungan Anti-Imperialis or GEGAR is a progressive youth-led movement that aims to build a left-wing, multicultural, and transnational front in Malaysia against Zionism and U.S. imperialism.…
The Importance of Celebrating Labour Day
Labour Day is observed every year on the 1st of May. It’s a holiday in most countries around the world and perhaps one of the most important ones. However, most of us don’t think about its…
Roshinee Mookaiah on Dilarang Ponteng Parlimen Campaign, Social Media and Fairly OddParents
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When Children Are Made Prisoners: A Palestinian Speaks
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Charles Hector Reflects on Labour Rights and Human Rights in Malaysia Through the Years
Charles Hector is a Malaysian lawyer and prominent human rights advocate known for his long-standing activism on issues such as labour rights, migrant worker protection, and campaigning against the…
What if Socrates and Confucius Had a Conversation About Democracy and Justice?
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Here’s the Truth About Racism in Malaysia’s Rental Market
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Why Are Children Getting Detained Under SOSMA?
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What Role Will Europe Play in Changing Global Order?
The world is changing at a pace few expected. From the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War to the devastation in Gaza Strip and Israel’s broader regional expansion, the foundations of the post-Cold War order…
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