Benjamin Y.H. Low
Senior Lecturer, School of Media and Communication, Taylor's University, Malaysia; Associate, Asia Centre, BangkokBenjamin Y.H. Loh is Senior Lecturer (School of Media and Communication) at Taylor's University, Malaysia, and an associate with the Asia Centre in Bangkok.
Articles by Benjamin Y.H. Low
Politics
Why some Malaysian netizens are pro-Russia and support Putin
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Malaysia's social media has been abuzz with discussions on the conflict, with different groups expressing both condemnation and support for Russia. Academics Benjamin Y.H. Low and Munira Mustaffa examine pro-Russian sentiments and unpack them for possible explanations for why such views prevail amongst Malaysians, including factors such as religious affiliation, impressions of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and an anti-Western mindset.
Benjamin Y.H. Low, Munira Mustaffa
05 May 2022