Through comprehensive campaigns and repressive sexual policies, the Singaporean state establishes an ‘Asian’ hetero-nationalist narrative that dictates the citizen’s every move.

While freedom and individual rights within the PRC still remain amongst the world's lowest, the long-lasting impacts of the White Paper Protests have ushered in hopes for passive resistance against the government, and with it a small but robust chance for change.

Despite being home to rich political, social, and cultural diversities, Southeast Asian nations have a historically alarming trend of failing to recognise and protect indigenous rights.