Australian Premiere

Queer As Punk

Australian Premiere

Shh…Diam! (Malay for “shut up!”) is a queer punk band that refuses to stay silent. Director Yihwen Chen follows members Faris, Yon, and Yoyo as they navigate Malaysia’s shifting political landscape with courage, humour, and charisma.

Against a backdrop where queer rights are denied and democracy is stifled by state control over religion, identity, and desire, the band carves out space for joy, protest, and community. While many face “pink migration” in search of safer lives, Shh…Diam! chooses to stay—turning music into resistance and using their gigs to vent, flirt, and share joy.

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