Dr. Murni Wan Mohd Nor
Dr. Murni Wan Mohd Nor is an Expert Researcher at the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) and a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). With 14 years of experience, she specializes in hate speech, human rights, and freedom of expression. Dr. Murni has recently authored her seminal book, From Hate to Hope: A Holistic Approach to Address Hate Speech. She actively shares her expertise with government bodies (like SEARCCT) and industry partners (like META). Her goal is to implement a holistic, multi-stakeholder framework to mitigate hateful rhetoric that can lead to radicalisation and extremism.
Articles by Dr. Murni Wan Mohd Nor
More Than a Joke: How Sexist Hate Speech Undermines Women
In Southeast Asia, circular agriculture builds climate resilience and strengthens livelihood by recycling resources and integrating farm systems.
Dangers of Dehumanizing Rhetoric and Its Impact on the Palestinian People
Dehumanization is an effective strategy to mobilize the masses and breeds violence. This article explains why this is so and what is needed in the face of it.
The 1975’s Stunt: A Legacy of Colonialism
White saviors believe they could save the world from “backwardness”. The latest incident in Malaysia demonstrates just how wrong they are.

