Beware the Monsters Among Us
By Zairil Khir Johari
October 2019 CARPE DIEM
Recently, a group of youth activists from the International Islamic University were in Penang to organise a creative initiative to raise awareness on child sexual abuse. The two-day programme saw various activities including a workshop, film screening, a peaceful march and the highlight, an intense sharing session.Sexual violence against children is a curse on communities everywhere in the world, and Malaysia is no exception. It was not too long ago when our nation was shocked by news of the British...
Zairil Khir Johari
is the Penang state executive councillor for public works, utilities and flood mitigation, and the state assemblyman for Tanjong Bunga.
