Do not conflate religious conservatism with extremism. As is always the case, once a terrorist attack occurs (which again seems to be the exclusive domain of Muslims, as the media has shown from its reluctance to use the word ‘terrorist’…
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-When people who disagree with the government are harassed- *silence* -When politicians one likes spout racist comments- *silence* -When fences for foreign workers are mooted- *silence* -When Donald Trump suggests a wall to be built on the border, Muslims to…
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2 people go for a job interview. Person A says: ‘This will be my full-time commitment. I will be at the office for many hours, more than the required amount of time.’ Person B says: ‘I won’t be here always,…
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‘Religion is the domain of religious scholars.’ Apart from the obvious irony that it was a politician who was giving the said advice, the next time i see a politician (or those who are ever-so-eager to support a politician’s statement)…
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There have been a couple of contrasting reactions towards MP Rahayu Mahzam’s maiden speech in Parliament, in which she urged the government to reconsider its policy on the hijab. (On a side note, it is interesting to note that MP…
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