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Building Progressive Malaysia From Within the System

Iskandar Fareez , Vice-Chief, DAPSY Malaysia

01-Jul-25 15:00

Building Progressive Malaysia From Within the System

Iskandar Fareez is from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), currently serving as the National Vice Chief of DAPSY, which is their youth wing. He’s also served as a Special Functions Officer to the Deputy Minister in two ministries, namely the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities and Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

Originally from Shah Alam, Iskandar's political journey began while studying in Australia, where he was involved in student activism and connected with progressive Malaysian leaders who inspired him to enter politics. He's passionate about social justice, youth empowerment, and building a more inclusive, multiracial Malaysia. 

So, in this episode, I'm gonna speak to Iskandar Fareez about his journey in politics and what it's like pushing for change from within the system.


Image Credit: Iskandar Fareez's X account

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan


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Categories:  politics

Tags:  the bigger picturebeyond the ballot boxdapsocial justicesocial democracymulticulturalism





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