Hishamuddin Rais
Hishamuddin Rais(also known as Isham) is a Malaysian film director, columnist, stand-up comedian, 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]
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Education
Hishamuddin completed 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.[2]
Books
He has also authored several books namely, Tapai: Travel and Guilty Pleasures of a Fermented Malaysian; Keganasan, Penipuan & Internet (Violence, Lies & Internet); Tertangkapnya Sa-ekor Toyo: Surat dari Teoh Beng Hock (Letter from Teoh Beng Hock); Tipu Pilihan Raya, Turun Jalan Raya and Pilihanraya atau Pilihan Jalanraya (General Election or Highway Selection).[3]
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)
Stand-up comedy
Hishamuddin is also a notable stand-up comedian. He has performed several shows in Malaysia and in foreign countries, most recently in the United Kingdom.[4]
Politics
Hishamuddin was actively involved in campus politics whilst he was still studying at University of Malaya. His subsequent entry into Malaysian politics came after he returned to Malaysia in 1994 after having graduated in film and video from the 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 13 May.[5]
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