Release of BIM Poetry Show: Empowering Deaf Women in Malaysia Through Sign Poetry

This is a British Council Connections Through Culture programme supported showcase of new poetry works by Malaysian Deaf women in English and Malaysian Sign Language (which is known as BIM). BIM is not just an acronym but an identity of the Deaf community. 

A virtual poetry event that celebrates Malaysian Deaf women’s poetry in their language was premiere this Saturday, 26 February 2022 at 8.30pm. Called Empowering Deaf Women in Malaysia Through Sign Poetry. 

This Saturday’s show is the culmination of a five-months-long online collaboration, started in 2021 between Malaysians and British & Irish artists/educators. 13 Malaysian Deaf women took part in the training. British Council Malaysia


BIM poetry show by Malaysian Deaf Women https://youtu.be/Amrx1TUPn5c 

BIM Poetry “The Emotions” by Qistina and Geja https://youtu.be/g9hcQ7O10sc 

BIM Poetry “Solo Female Traveller” by Carmeela and Minori https://youtu.be/Xe1tiFpSFyE 

BIM Poetry “Neglected Women” by Jasmin and Aira https://youtu.be/1pwwCyd6SDk 

BIM Poetry “Deaf Motherhood” by Geraldine and Annie https://youtu.be/HxZJCmMebWo 

BIM Poetry “Do Not Rape” by Ek Bin and Sey Gin https://youtu.be/jeo1AGjBH6k 

BIM Poetry “Empower Women” by Annie, Loula and Haslita https://youtu.be/C-2ZLaRoABk