Haters don't bother me, says Nisha Ayub


PETALING JAYA: Malaysian transgender rights activist Nisha Ayub (pic) says she will ignore the scathing criticism she has been receiving online after being placed in BBC’s list of 100 most inspiring and influential women.

Speaking live on Facebook on Thursday (Oct 17), she thanked the BBC for recognising issues concerning the transgender community, as well as those who sent her congratulatory messages.

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