Hishamuddin Rais
Hishamuddin Rais (also known as Isham) is a Malaysian film director, columnist, political and social activist. He is a notable newspaper columnist for Men’s Review 2, Berita Minggu, Vox newspaper, The Sun, Malaysiakini.com and Off The Edge.[1] He has also authored several books namely, Tapai Keganasan, Penipuan & Internet (Violence, Lies & Internet).
Film
Hishamuddin has produced and directed several films, namely:
Short film;
- From here to a long yesterday
- Malaysia werewolf in london
- Three second of see
Full movie;
- Dari Jemapoh ke Manchester (From Jemapoh to Manchester)
Education
Finished his secondary education at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar. He obtained his degree in South East Asia History in 1971 from University of Malaya. Hishamuddin is also fluent in French language. He is a film and video graduate from University of Westminster, London.
Politics
Hishamuddin was actively involved in campus politics whilst he was still studying in University of Malaya. His subsequent entry into Malaysian politics came after he returned to Malaysia in 1994 after being graduated in film and video from University of Westminster, London in 1992. He organised several street demonstrations from 1998 to 2000 following the ouster of deputy prime minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim.
ISA detention
In 2001, Hishamuddin was arrested under the section 71(3) of the Internal Security Act 1984 on the charge of conspiracy to overthrow the government with threat and violence.
Sedition charge
In 2013, together with Tian Chua and Adam Adli Abdul Halim, Hishammuddin was charged with sedition for their speeches at Kuala Lumpur Selangor Chinese Assembly hall on May 13.[2]
Reference
- ^ "Hishamuddin Rais". Malaysiakini.com. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 13-06-2014.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Sedition trials to continue for PKR's Tian Chua and activist Hisham Rais". Malay Mail Online. The Malay Mail Online. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 13-06-2014.
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