Syerleena Abdul Rashid

Syerleena Abdul Rashid is a Malaysian politician from the DAP (Democratic Action Party), who currently serves as a councillor for Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang (one of the two local government councils in Penang, Malaysia). She is also a columnist for The Malaysian Insider and contributes regularly to various internet based news portals.

Her articles often focus on racial unity, feminism and religious tolerance. Before joining politics, she was an actively involved in Aliran and a local anti-trafficking organization. She is well known for being vocal in her statements and articles.

Syerleena is a graduate from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5][6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Syerleena Abdul Rashid - TEDxWeldQuayWomen | TEDx Event Penang". tedxweldquay.com. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  2. ↑ They dare to join DAP (Part 3) http://www.therocket.com.my/en/they-dare-to-join-dap-part-3/
  3. ↑ Syerleena: Penang no longer ‘Darul Sampah’http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2015/06/25/syerleena-penang-no-longer-darul-sampah/
  4. ↑ "Official Website of Municipal Council of Penang Island - Councillor Profile". mppp.gov.my. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  5. ↑ Women’s rights and Islamic fundamentalism 'http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/sideviews/article/womens-rights-and-islamic-fundamentalism-syerleena
  6. ↑ Institute for Representative Government http://www.irgov.org/honorable-syerleena-abdul-rashid
  7. ↑ DAP, enough of hudud! Move on with other pressing issues http://theantdaily.com/Main/DAP-enough-of-hudud-Move-on-with-other-pressing-issues
  8. ↑ DAP lady dares Hadi’s son-in-law to debate http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/12/19/dap-lady-dares-hadis-son-in-law-to-debate/
  9. ↑ There is a fine line between audacity, idiocy, DAP tells Najib http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/real-threat-to-islam-is-accepting-baseless-doctrines-dap-tells-najib
  10. ↑ DAP leader slams misogynist sermon, 'like Taliban' https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/311202
  11. ↑ The Color Blind Malaysia | Syerleena A. Rashid | TEDxWeldQuayWomen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyjMecbZS9E
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