Monthly Archives: September, 2020

School Bullying: In the HEART of Healing and Action

In Part 1 of this series, we confronted the horror, heartbreak, and public outrage following the recent cases of violence and school bullying here in Malaysia. In Part 2, we look beyond the grief — at the conversations, workshops, and quiet courage of teachers and parents trying to heal a wounded system. From the UNITAR–JPN mental-health session to real stories from classrooms and homes, this is where empathy meets action.

School Bullying: When Our Children Stop Feeling Safe, A Nation in Social Distress

School bullying has long crossed the line from childish cruelty to a national crisis. As a mother of four sons — two of whom are neurodiverse — and as a journalist, I can no longer read these stories with newsroom detachment. Every headline feels like a wound. Tears flow when I am writing this.
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What Happened To Ziqri Two Years Ago? Trauma Lingers

Two years ago on this date, I lived a nightmare any parent would be afraid to have to go through. Let alone a parent...

It’s Strictly A Numbers Game. Are You Ready For It?

By Yahya Im Nine years ago, I introduced myself as an accounting student to a girl at a conference. With glitters in her eyes she...

When Pontianaks Roam Muar, What Does One Do?

By Badrolhisham Bidin I love reading stories on the supernatural. In the early 90s, my favourite author Russell Lee, a Singapore-based writer, wrote a series...

What’s With Muslims And Their Distrust Of The Wahhabis?

By Jeg Hui Before the world was literally attacked by COVID-19, Malaysian Muslims thronged in hundreds of thousands per year to Mecca and Medina in...

Is Mulan (2020) Good Chinese-American Dish Camouflaging As Chinese Cuisine?

By Mohamad Taufiq Morshidi On 19 June 1998, the film Mulan was released to theatres worldwide. The animated film by Walt Disney Pictures was a...

Who Dares, Wins. Think Big, Start Small And Act Fast.

By Clement Woo Dongguan, China My first trip to Dongguan City was about 14 years ago, slightly after Chinese New Year.  The weather then was very...

PAS Man’s Nasty Bible Statement Angers Christians Groups

While PAS leaders aren’t exactly known for their oratory skills or respect towards non Muslims, this minister definitely takes the halal cake. Nik Muhammad...