Prestige (Malaysia)

DATIN PADUKA MARINA MAHATHIR

SOCIO-POLITICAL ACTIVIST & WRITER

- PHOTO: U N I V ER SIT Y OF SUSSE X

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.

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