Nisha Kumaravel

is a licensed counselor, communications specialist and project coordinator, advocating for labour and farmer's rights, as well as agricultural and political reform.

5 posts

Dignity, Despair and Decision: The Ethics of Euthanasia

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In contemporary bioethics, euthanasia is commonly defined as a deliberate intervention undertaken with the intention of ending life to relieve intractable suffering, a definition that may mask the deep human anguish at its centre.

by Nisha Kumaravel

It’s NOT Just in Your Head: Mental Health in Malaysian Society

6 min read

*Names changed to protect identities. THERE IS A growing mental health crisis in Malaysia and across Asia. The World Health…

by Nisha Kumaravel

Oil and Oppression: Women’s Struggles in the Palm Oil Industry

5 min read

*Names changed to protect identities. PALM OIL IS the lifeblood of Malaysia’s economy, contributing USD37.4bil in exports in…

by Nisha Kumaravel

Recognising the Deep Plight of Our Farmers and the Key Role They Play

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FARMERS, PARTICULARLY SMALL-HOLDERS, are integral to Malaysia’s agricultural sector as they account for approximately 76% of Malaysia’s food…

by Nisha Kumaravel

Pawsitive Connections: Adopting Animal-Assisted Therapy in Malaysia

6 min read

OVER THE COURSE of history, our connection with animals has transformed in numerous ways, reflecting the varied cultural, social and economic settings of human...

by Nisha Kumaravel