White saviors believe they could save the world from “backwardness”. The latest incident in Malaysia demonstrates just how wrong they are.
Dr. Murni Wan Mohd Nor
Dr Murni Wan Mohd Nor is a senior lecturer at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and a research associate at the Institute for Social Science (IPSAS, UPM). Her research interests are on issues of hate speech, Islamophobia, and media representation on racial and religious issues. She is passionate about preventing hate speech and extremism through a holistic framework involving a multi-stakeholder approach. Dr Murni is also active in training and advocacy programs on anti-racism education. Her upcoming children's book entitled "When Love Heals Hate" highlights that hatred CAN be overcome through kindness and compassion.
