If you’re someone who lives in the Klang Valley or in other major cities in the country, chances are you’re at least somewhat aware that there is racial discrimination in the rental market. You may have your own lived experience, heard a story from a friend, or perhaps seen a sign online or walked past one in real life that reads “No x race" or "no y race” or maybe… “Chinese only.”

But just how serious is the issue of discrimination in Malaysia’s rental market? And what can we do about it?

Architects of Diversity is a non-profit that has been conducting extensive research in this field for a few years. Their latest paper is titled Room Rental Discrimination and highlights in detail patterns of racial exclusion in listings on the platform, iBilik. We unpack this with Jason Wee, who’s the co-founder of Architects of Diversity. 

To support the call for a Residential Tenancy Act, sign the petition at: https://chng.it/kHnxhmnR2t


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If you’re someone who lives in the Klang Valley or in other major cities in the country, chances are you’re at least somewhat aware that there is racial discrimination in the rental market. You may have your own lived experience, heard a story from a friend, or perhaps seen a sign online or walked past one in real life that reads “No x race" or "no y race” or maybe… “Chinese only.”But just how serious is the issue of discrimination in Malaysia’s rental market? And what can we do about it?Architects of Diversity is a non-profit that has been conducting extensive research in this field for a few years. Their latest paper is titled <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aodmalaysia.org/rrdv1">Room Rental Discrimination</a> and highlights in detail patterns of racial exclusion in listings on the platform, iBilik.&nbsp;We unpack this with Jason Wee, who’s the co-founder of Architects of Diversity.&nbsp; To support the call for a Residential Tenancy Act, sign the petition at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://chng.it/kHnxhmnR2t">https://chng.it/kHnxhmnR2t</a> Image Credit: Shutterstock

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.

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.

Beyond the Ballot Box

As they say, democracy doesn't begin and end at the ballot box. On Beyond the Ballot Box, we speak to politicians and analysts and explore burning issues and questions surrounding our fluid and ever-changing political scene.

As they say, democracy doesn't begin and end at the ballot box. On Beyond the Ballot Box, we speak to politicians and analysts and explore burning issues and questions surrounding our fluid and ever-changing political scene.