Advocating for migrants in Malaysia

Sumitha Shaanthinni Kishna is a passionate advocate for migrants and refugees in Malaysia and founder and director of Our Journey, an NGO committed to building a supportive migration system aligned with international standards.

A practising lawyer since 2008, Sumitha is also the chairperson of the Migrant Forum in Asia, and the deputy chairperson of the Bar Council’s migrants and refugees committee.

She has tirelessly championed the rights of non-citizens and has helped countless migrants and refugees, providing them with essential legal aid and humanitarian support.

BFM explores her inspiring journey, the challenges she has faced and the incredible impact her work has made in shaping a fairer society for all.

Produced and produced by: Juliet Jacobs/BFM

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AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama

1. Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
2. Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
3. Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
4. Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
5. Lawan rasuah dan kronisme

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