Moral policing refers to the actions of individuals or institutions forcing others to conform to the dominant culture or beliefs of a society. In Malaysia, this practice has increasingly been carried out by religious authorities.

We’ve seen incidents like women being denied entry to police stations for wearing short skirts or religious officers raiding homes to catch couples engaging in “inappropriate” situation. As Malaysia leans toward becoming more conservative, these practices have even extended into schools, where Muslim students may feel pressured to wear the hijab to avoid alienation.

In this episode of GOSSIP, we are joined by Takahara Suiko, a singer, performer, and content creator to talk about her experiences with moral policing. Being visibly active online, Taka has faced countless attacks targeting her gender, beliefs, and moral choices.

Curious about how moral policing impacts individuals and society as a whole?

Tune in as we spill the tea on this topic! ☕

*NOTE: Views presented by the speakers are their own personal opinions and do not necessarily represent the views of KRYSS Network, or the organizations or institutions they are affiliated with.