racism
World
Foreign students stuck at Ukraine border complain of racism
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The governments of Nigeria and South Africa have already called for better treatment for their citizens.
News
Ex-Bersatu veep to be investigated after racial slur against badminton player
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Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin says several police reports have been lodged against Borhanuddin Che Rahim.
World
UN human rights chief calls for reparations over racism
A UN report seeks to push nations to take action to end racial injustices and make amends for centuries of abuse of people of African descent.
World
Singapore college to sack lecturer over racist comments
Tan Boon Lee was filmed telling an interracial couple, among others, that 'it's racist that Indians would marry a Chinese girl'.
World
Singapore PM condemns alleged racist assault on Indian woman
A young man drop kicked an exercising woman to the ground for not wearing her mask over her nose.
Standpoints
Our humanity, our identity
When common values are emphasised and when shared principles are highlighted, it is our common humanity that shines forth.
World
‘Racist, Islamophobic’ school faces outrage after threatening to expel student protesters
Students say the school's new dress policy discriminated against black, Muslim and transgender students.
Column
Stealth-mode racism
Not all racist acts take place in dodgy areas or in globally condemned public outbursts.
Standpoints
No place for disruptive ethnocentric politics
It is one thing to not understand or practise religion fully from a personal perspective, but it’s an entirely separate matter to 'use' it as a divisive political tool to garner populist support ahead of the polls.
World
US magazine editor apologises for ‘anti-Asian’ tweets
Physical assaults on Asian-Americans over coronavirus-related racism have been reported in the US.
Standpoints
Racism and the Palestinian boycott of Israel
The boycott movement aims at holding the oppressor accountable as it places a price tag on military occupation and apartheid.
World
‘Offensive’ Coon Cheese to be rebranded in Australia after anti-racism campaign
Last year's Black Lives Matter movement has prompted many manufacturers to examine their products for names that could cause offence.