#97

Statue of Francis Light with arm on hip
#97

Francis Light Statue in George Town in Penang

Malaysia

By Jade

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests of 2020, the statue of the founder of the British colony of Penang, Francis Light came under increased scrutiny and public vandalisation, which sparked both heated and starkly polarized debates on social media. This case offers insight into Malaysian decision-makers… Read More