In Malaysia, Religious Controversies Threaten Anwar Ibrahim’s Government

In Malaysia, Religious Controversies Threaten Anwar Ibrahim’s Government

Advertisement Malaysia has long been portrayed as a peaceful mosaic of cultures and a fascinating example of Arab, South, and Southeast Asian creolism, as shown in the work of historian Sumit K. Mandal. However, the combination of nearly 90 years of racial stratification under British imperial rule and 60 years of policies aimed at promoting … Read more

Malaysian Authorities Seize ‘Pride’ Watches in Raids on Swatch Outlets

Malaysian Authorities Seize ‘Pride’ Watches in Raids on Swatch Outlets

Advertisement The Swiss watchmaker Swatch announced yesterday that Malaysian authorities raided its stores and confiscated 164 watches featuring the rainbow pride flag, the latest sign of the growing intolerance facing the country’s LGBTQ community. According to Swatch, Ministry of Home Affairs officials raided 11 outlets on May 13 and 14 and seized the watches because … Read more