A Generational Conversation: Malaysian Perspectives on Migration, Identity, Queerness and Belonging in New Zealand.

In this deeply honest and reflective conversation, we explore what it means to leave home, search for belonging, and navigate identity as Malaysian Chinese queer migrants in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Together, we unpack the realities of migration, cultural identity, queerness, racism, belonging, family expectations, and the hidden emotional journey of building a life between worlds. From leaving Malaysia in search of safety and authenticity, to finding unexpected connections with Māori and Pacific values, this conversation explores both the struggles and beauty of living between cultures.

We also reflect on questions many migrants quietly carry: What is home? How do we remain authentic while adapting? Can we belo ...