Mohani Niza

The Culture Review Mag • 18th August 2021

Viralised by haters for her gay sexuality and marriage, a young Malaysian woman embraces the spotlight to promote a powerful message of acceptance

Sarah Saiful, 31, has always been comfortable just being herself, but when critics went after her lesbian sexuality and marriage, she confronted them publicly.

Lisaffair.com • 1st June 2021

‘Speak Up Malaysia’ Aims to Rectify Workplace Wrongdoings, Bullying and Sexual Harassment

The founder and managing partner of Speak Up Malaysia, Emellia Shariff, 31, speaks about her organisation's aim to create workplaces and communities that are more ethical.

The Centre • 11th May 2020

Nobody Spared: Covid-19, MCO and Mental-Wellbeing

The Covid-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order (MCO) are affecting the mental and emotional health of people living in Malaysia.

MJN e-News • 27th April 2020

Covid-19: Pandemic Has a Huge Impact on Mental and Emotional Health

The pandemic and its ensuing lockdown have impacted people mentally and emotionally.

MJN e-News • 17th April 2020

Covid-19: Domestic Violence Cases in Malaysia Increase Following Lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a rise in domestic violence.

Muslim World Today • 22nd February 2019

Uighurs are Persecuted in Mass Numbers in China. These are Their Stories and Some Information on How You Can Help

China has a history-long hostility towards the Uighurs, making daily life a terrifying ordeal for this Muslim community.

Muslim World Today • 29th January 2019

7 Questions with Nigerian Poet and Musician Kafayat Quadri

The multi-faceted and dynamic singer Kafayat Quadri talks music, love and spirituality - and how all of these are interconnected.

Muslim World Today • 28th September 2018

This Young Woman from Siberia Teaches Ballet to Refugee Girls for Free

Every Saturday in Kuala Lumpur, teen Amira Chulkova teaches ballet to refugee girls. She charges nothing and counts it a labour of love.

Muslim World Today • 7th August 2018

Art and Music Can Influence the World: In Conversation with Kamancheh Master Kayhan Kalhor Ahead of His Performance in Malaysia

Internationally-acclaimed kamancheh player Kayhan Kalhor gave Muslim World Today a special interview ahead of his Malaysia performance in 2018.

Muslim World Today • 27th May 2018

Neuro-atypical Muslims Speak: What Ramadhan is Like for People with Debilitating Medical Conditions

How some Muslims living with disabilities navigate the fasting month.

Muslim World Today • 8th April 2018

In a Rare Corner of the Internet, a Group of Secular Muslim Women Come Together to Fight Extremism

In one group on Facebook, members bond over their shared experiences living as secular Muslim women.

Muslim World Today • 8th January 2018

Their Music is Fun and Light-hearted, but Never Trivial: a Profile of the Punk Band Shh ... Diam!

Shh … Diam! tackles the big issues in their music without taking themselves too seriously.

MJN e-News • 5th January 2015

High Pay, Greater Learning Experience, Attract Malaysian Nurses to Work Abroad

Malaysia is experiencing a brain drain of talents from the nursing industry.

The Malaysian Insider • 19th April 2011

Malaysians Struggle to Cope as Food Prices Soar

The inflation in 2011 forced Malaysians to pinch their pennies. I interviewed everyday citizens and business owners on how exactly they coped.

The Malaysian Insider • 19th April 2011

Malaysians’ Chicken Habits Change as Poultry Prices Jump

I wrote this back in April 2011 when floods in Johor and the long Chinese New Year weekend had caused livestock prices to shoot up to “the highest price in record history” of RM5.80.

The Malaysian Insider • 24th February 2011

MRT Risks Repeating LRT Integration Screw-Ups, Say Residents

Residents in areas earmarked for the construction of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) expressed skepticism about the multi-billion project.

Goreng (The Malaysian Insider) • 25th January 2011

One Mouth at a Time … Reaching Out with Love

I followed two soup kitchens feed the urban poor in Kuala Lumpur.

Goreng (The Malaysian Insider) • 18th January 2011

A Generous Life

I spoke to Munirah Hamid who established the very successful Pertiwi Soup Kitchen, which feeds Kuala Lumpur's poor.