In April, Palestinians observe two very important days. The first is Palestinian Children’s Day, which takes place on the 5th and was established in 1995 by the late Palestinian liberation activist and politician, Yasser Arafat, to highlight the rights and welfare of Palestinian children. April is also the month of Palestinian Prisoners Day to honour Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli detention. 

In this episode, we discuss the importance of both those days with Baha Hilo, who’s a Palestinian educator and activist currently in Malaysia. 


Image Credit: Shutterstock

In April, Palestinians observe two very important days. The first is Palestinian Children’s Day, which takes place on the 5th and was established in 1995 by the late Palestinian liberation activist and politician, Yasser Arafat, to highlight the rights and welfare of Palestinian children. April is also the month of Palestinian Prisoners Day to honour Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli detention.&nbsp;In this episode, we discuss the importance of both those days with Baha Hilo, who’s a Palestinian educator and activist currently in Malaysia.&nbsp; 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.

When Children Are Made Prisoners: A Palestinian Speaks

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 today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.



In the 8th and final episode, we explore the rise of China as a global powerhouse and whether its soft power is shaping the identity and political views of young, local Chinese. We also interrogate whether its soft power is any different from how Hong Kong and Taiwan captured the imagination of Malaysian-Chinese back in the 80s-2000s, or how the English-speaking community is often shaped by American pop culture and politics.



We speak to Liew Liang Hong, Researcher, IMAN Research. 


Listen to the rest of the episodes of the series here.



And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes - 

The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think

Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?

Farmlands & Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia

What Do Malay Youths Want?

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 today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.In the 8th and final episode, we explore the rise of China as a global powerhouse and whether its soft power is shaping the identity and political views of young, local Chinese.&nbsp;We also interrogate whether its soft power is any different from how Hong Kong and Taiwan captured the imagination of Malaysian-Chinese back in the 80s-2000s, or how the English-speaking community is often shaped by American pop culture and politics.We speak to Liew Liang Hong, Researcher, IMAN Research.&nbsp; Listen to the rest of the episodes of the series <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/tags/kami%20orang%20sini%20juga">here</a>.And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes -&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/the-malays-are-more-politically-diverse-than-you-think">The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/does-the-madani-branding-capture-the-imagination-of-young-malays">Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/farmlands-and-financial-hubs-how-land-use-shapes-voting-patterns-in-malaysia">Farmlands &amp; Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/what-do-malay-youths-want">What Do Malay Youths Want?</a>

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 today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.

In the seventh episode, we unpack a bit of the history of one of the most well-organised far-right organisations in the world, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and explore whether it has spread its wings to Malaysia. We also talk about actor-turned politician Vijay (who recently won the Tamil Nadu elections and became its chief minister) and how he is capturing the political imagination of the diaspora community in ways others can't. 
In this episode, we are once again joined by Shalini Muniapan, who is a researcher at IMAN Research. 



Listen to the rest of the episodes of the series here.



And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes - 

The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think

Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?

Farmlands & Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia

What Do Malay Youths Want?

Kami Orang Sini Juga is a mini-series in collaboration with IMAN Research.&nbsp;This series explores how young Malaysian Indians and Chinese understand identity, belonging, and their place in Malaysia today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.In the seventh episode, we unpack a bit of the history of one of the most well-organised far-right organisations in the world, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and explore whether it has spread its wings to Malaysia. We also talk about actor-turned politician Vijay (who recently won the Tamil Nadu elections and became its chief minister) and how he is capturing the political imagination of the diaspora community in ways others can't. In this episode, we are once again joined by Shalini Muniapan, who is a researcher at IMAN Research. Listen to the rest of the episodes of the series <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/tags/kami%20orang%20sini%20juga">here</a>.And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes -&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/the-malays-are-more-politically-diverse-than-you-think">The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/does-the-madani-branding-capture-the-imagination-of-young-malays">Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/farmlands-and-financial-hubs-how-land-use-shapes-voting-patterns-in-malaysia">Farmlands &amp; Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/what-do-malay-youths-want">What Do Malay Youths Want?</a>

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 today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.

In the sixth episode, we explore the key priorities of Malaysian-Chinese youth, including infrastructure and social harmony. 


We speak to Liew Liang Hong, Researcher, IMAN Research. 


Listen to the rest of the episodes of the series here.



And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes - 

The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think

Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?

Farmlands & Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia

What Do Malay Youths Want?




Image Credit: Shutterstock

Kami Orang Sini Juga is a mini-series in collaboration with IMAN Research.&nbsp;This series explores how young Malaysian Indians and Chinese understand identity, belonging, and their place in Malaysia today. It builds on IMAN’s earlier project, Orang Kita, which focused on Malay Muslim youth.In the sixth episode, we explore the key priorities of Malaysian-Chinese youth, including infrastructure and social harmony.&nbsp; We speak to Liew Liang Hong, Researcher, IMAN Research.&nbsp; Listen to the rest of the episodes of the series <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/tags/kami%20orang%20sini%20juga">here</a>.And if you missed it, we previously covered IMAN’s Orang Kita project on Malay-Muslim youth. Here is the list of episodes -&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/the-malays-are-more-politically-diverse-than-you-think">The Malays Are More Politically Diverse Than You Think</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/does-the-madani-branding-capture-the-imagination-of-young-malays">Does the MADANI Branding Capture the Imagination of Young Malays?</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/farmlands-and-financial-hubs-how-land-use-shapes-voting-patterns-in-malaysia">Farmlands &amp; Financial Hubs: How Land Use Shapes Voting Patterns in Malaysia</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/what-do-malay-youths-want">What Do Malay Youths Want?</a> Image Credit: Shutterstock

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