IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: The hard work that is peace
(Note from author: This article was written with the purpose of showing the Malaysian public a glimpse of the peace proces as a whole....
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Uncovering Japan at a time of tragedy
In November 24 to December 3, 2011, I went on a trip to Japan upon the official invitation of the Japanese Embassy in Manila and the Japan Foundation in Tokyo. This article is published here in my column as the output report of this educational exchange program. I hope that other Moro academics and researchers will find this article worthwhile and encourage them to be interested in learning much from the Japanese society in as much as they are also keen on reaching out to the Muslims in Southeast Asia.
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Anger, violence and reconciliation in Mindanao
PENANG, Malaysia (MindaNews/26 Sept) – It has not always been easy to realise and accept that we come from a society that is angry,...
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: The difficult human rights By Ayesah Abubakar
PENANG, Malaysia (MindaNews/18 Nov) --- It was the first conference organized by theSoutheast Asian Human Rights Studies Network (SEAHRSN). Last October 14-15, at least...
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Young, afraid and lost by Ayesah Abubakar
PENANG, Malaysia -- It was unfortunate that in my childhood, I grew up having very little knowledge about Islam that it naturally caused me...