Fighting For the Rights of the Marginalised Across Races & Genders

Chong Yee Shan, Central Committee, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM)

22-Apr-22 15:00

Fighting For the Rights of the Marginalised Across Races & Genders

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Chong Yee Shan is a part of Parti Sosialis Malaysia, as well as Kesatuan Pekerja Swasta Hospital Kerajaan (KPSHK). Recently, she was one of the key figures in the #CleanerJugaFrontliner convoy, and has been actively fighting for the rights of the marginalised across races and genders for more than a decade. She joins us on the show today to share her journey.

Image credit: Chong Yee Shan/Facebook

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan

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