DATIN PADUKA MARINA MAHATHIR
SOCIO-POLITICAL ACTIVIST & WRITER
Scion to one of the nation’s most revered politicians, Yang Berbahagia Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir is a w riter and a socio-politica l activ ist famed for her audacious approach on matters of gender equalit y and relig ious freedom. One of the highest accolades conferred on her is France’s highest award, the Chevalier de la Leg ion D'Honneur, in recognition of her advocacy work in HI V and women's rights. Her musings have been compiled into volumes titled “In Libera l Doses” and “Tel l ing It Stra ig ht”. She is a lso the founder of Zaf igo.com, where she w rites to encourage women to ex plore the world.