Malaysian Indian youths are finding safety and a sense of community through dance schools and sports teams, amid a familiar pattern of racial discrimination from the classroom to the workplace.

According to a report by Iman Research released today, these spaces are especially crucial for socioeconomically disadvantaged youths, who might otherwise be exposed to gang recruitment in their search for safety and belonging.

“These spaces give Indian youths belonging, a positive role model and agency, especially having experienced...

“These spaces give Indian youths belonging, a positive role model and agency, especially having experienced systemic failure and a lack of support,” the report stated.