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Liani MK

Southeast Asia
As seen in: Malaysiakini, Rest of World, Project Multatuli, penangmonthly.com, Macaranga, New Naratif
Covers:  Southeast Asia, Migration, Indigenous Culture, Land, Environment, Gender, Agriculture, Language, Religion
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It Takes a Village to Keep Fireflies Flashing

It Takes a Village to Keep Fireflies Flashing

Macaranga — Local community guides hold the key to conserving Perak's firefly populations, and they are doing so hand-in-hand with conservationists.
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Fighting Floods with Better Drainage in Kuching

Fighting Floods with Better Drainage in Kuching

Macaranga — Outdated drainage in Kuching is intensifying flash floods and leaving communities vulnerable. Infrastructure must improve.
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Climate change, invasive species challenge Sabah's river conservation

Climate change, invasive species challenge Sabah's river conservation

Malaysiakini — Despite interdepartmental and environmental challenges, Tagal as a collaboration model between communities and the Sabah state government, shows how indigenous knowledge can address environmental issues and conserve rivers.
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Locals empowered to protect Sabah rivers now reap aquatic bounty

Locals empowered to protect Sabah rivers now reap aquatic bounty

Malaysiakini — Staunch river guardians, locals won't even let minister fish in red zone.
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Indigenous practices revive Sabah's rivers one at a time

Indigenous practices revive Sabah's rivers one at a time

Malaysiakini — Villagers use Tagal, a community-based fisheries management, to conserve river ecosystem.
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Sowing Seeds of Resilience in Heirloom Rice

Sowing Seeds of Resilience in Heirloom Rice

Macaranga — In the face of rice shortage, lessons from farming resilient heirloom rice varieties such as those in Long Semadoh, could help save the day.
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Indonesian domestic workers continue to seek better recruitment channels in Malaysia

Indonesian domestic workers continue to seek better recruitment channels in Malaysia

Project Multatuli — In pursuit of improved economy and labor welfare, a significant number of Indonesians seek employment in Malaysia as domestic workers. But loopholes in regulations have made them vulnerable to exploitation and illegal procedures, oftentimes from unscrupulous employment agencies. Yet, former domestic workers become activists who collectively strive for fairer and more just recruitment and employment practices.
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Turning Undocumented: Struggles of Indonesian Undocumented Domestic Workers in Malaysia

Turning Undocumented: Struggles of Indonesian Undocumented Domestic Workers in Malaysia

Project Multatuli — The persistent problem of lack of protection for Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia has led to a policy to turn undocumented workers to documented ones through a “calibration program”. Latest updates showed the popularity of this policy, attracting 410,000 workers.
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The race to put Indigenous land on the map

The race to put Indigenous land on the map

Rest of World — In Borneo, Indigenous communities are using mapping tech to claim their land rights and fight the expansion of oil palm plantations.
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The rise of youth participation in Malaysia's political landscape

The rise of youth participation in Malaysia's political landscape

Southeast Asia Globe — With the introduction of automatic registration and the lowering of the voting age, Malaysia's youth are wielding new political influence.
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For Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia, Facebook becomes a tool for empowerment

For Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia, Facebook becomes a tool for empowerment

Southeast Asia Globe — Community activists are turning to social media to provide support and resources for vulnerable workers abroad
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'Moral policing': religious enforcement is shaking multicultural Malaysia

'Moral policing': religious enforcement is shaking multicultural Malaysia

Southeast Asia Globe — Increased religious and moral control from the state is causing fear and confusion amongst modern Malaysians
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Safety and stability elude refugees seeking resettlement from Malaysia

Safety and stability elude refugees seeking resettlement from Malaysia

Southeast Asia Globe — Refugees continue to experience delays and other complications before and after resettlement from Malaysia
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Sarawak rice wine makes a comeback through creative renditions

Sarawak rice wine makes a comeback through creative renditions

Southeast Asia Globe — A new generation of homebrewers is adapting traditional spirits and challenging cultural perceptions through their rice wine innovations
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Amid Tourism Push, Malaysia Keeps Binational Families Apart - New Naratif

Amid Tourism Push, Malaysia Keeps Binational Families Apart - New Naratif

New Naratif — As binational families are left strained and separated for months by pandemic travel and immigration rules, online groups offer support and advocacy outlets
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Mothers Fight Sexism in Malaysia's Citizenship Law - New Naratif

Mothers Fight Sexism in Malaysia's Citizenship Law - New Naratif

New Naratif — Malaysia's constitution restricts mothers from passing citizenship to children born abroad. Six mothers are working to change the sexist law.
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