Obedient Wives Club Claims It Could Stem Prostitution and Adultery in Southeast Asia
A women’s group that aims to teach Muslim wives how to “keep their spouses happy in the bedroom” is taking root in south-east Asia, prompting outrage from Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The Obedient Wives Club (OWC), which has chapters in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore and intends to open in London and Paris later this year, says it … Read more
Malaysia Braces for Arab Spring-style Pro-Democracy Protests
Malaysia is bracing for an Arab spring-style stand-off on Saturday, when activists angry at “dirty politics” are expected to rally in Kuala Lumpur despite draconian government efforts to nip the movement in the bud. Tensions have mounted in this normally staid state, often called “Moderate Malaysia”, after a group of 62 non-governmental organisations known locally … Read more


