This paper was co-written by Arissa Jemaima and Sarah Rusyda in 2020, and was submitted as a World Trade Law report under a BA (Bachelors) in International Relations and International Law. The instruction was to discuss the benefits and contributions of a WTO-member country towards world trade. https://www.thesundaily.my/business/malaysia-to-benefit-from-indonesia-s-palm-oil-export-ban-EF9124226 pAPER OVERVIEW: THE WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION ON MALAYSIA … Continue reading The World Trade Organisation on Malaysia & its palm oil reserves
Tag: Malaysia
The People’s Talk: A Rohingya Issue
In this article, I've made it a point to address the hate campaign against the Rohingya community, because calling them names is not a solution. History tells us that much.
Is Malaysia An Islamic State?
This essay is an extension off of my assignment on Islamic theories in international relations (https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2015/08/malaysia-democracy-worse-shape-thought-150831065901768.html) Malaysia - known by the outside world as a harmonious, cultural and religious integration - has suddenly become embroiled in the debate over identifying itself as either an Islamic or secular state. With this comes a need to consider … Continue reading Is Malaysia An Islamic State?
The Growing Culture of Arabisation In Malaysia, and Its Threat Across The Muslim World
Since it's expansion in Malaysia in the 15th Century through Indian traders; Islam has become the country's most professed religion, representing almost-63% of the population in late 2013. Since then, Islam remained as the religion of the Federation, with the appointed King seen as the defender of this faith in Malaysia, and the freedom of … Continue reading The Growing Culture of Arabisation In Malaysia, and Its Threat Across The Muslim World
Malaysia’s RM11 Million Scholarship Initiative to The Palestinians Goes Beyond An Act of Good Faith
On the 22nd of May, in conjunction with Nuzur Al-Quran and Ramadhan; I was invited to attend an iftar (open fast) dinner by Muslim Imran - the president of the Palestinian Cultural Organisation Malaysia (PCOM). It was an annual event attended by the prime minister and governments of both Palestine and Malaysia, and the Palestinian … Continue reading Malaysia’s RM11 Million Scholarship Initiative to The Palestinians Goes Beyond An Act of Good Faith
Malaysia: The Question of Recognising the LGBT Community
For a long time, I struggled to justify my stand on this matter without including my cultural and religious beliefs, simply so I could explain it better to someone who does not necessarily practice a lifestyle with spiritual influences. But, in time, I realised that my religion and my country's traditions are my entire identity, … Continue reading Malaysia: The Question of Recognising the LGBT Community
The Malay Language: Uprooted and Replaced for Globalised Convenience
On discussing identity crisis among the youth and the westernisation of Malaysian culture, I explore the threats against the very bedrock of all our learning.
The Flying Olives 