Yearly Archives: 2021

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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Omicron Covid-19 Variant Detected In Malaysia

Putrajaya: Malaysia has detected the country's first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin revealed. In a press conference today (03 Dec),...

Appellate Court Sets Dec 7 To Hear Najib’s New Evidence Submissions On SRC Case.

Kuala Lumpur: The Appellate Court has set 07 Dec, the eve of the scheduled announcement on the outcome of the SRC case appeal, to...

Laos Opens Chinese-Built Railway Line, Hopes For A ‘Game Changer’

BANGKOK: Laos is set to open a US$6 billion Chinese-built railway today, with debt concerns balanced against hopes it could boost the reclusive nation’s...

Najib Submits New Evidence In Appeal Against SRC Conviction

Putrajaya: Former premier Najib Razak has asked the Court of Appeal to allow new evidence to be included in his appeal against his conviction...

GPS Is The Way Forward For Sarawakians, Says Fadillah

Kuching: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) must be the clear choice for all Sarawakians in the upcoming elections, said its chief whip Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, in...

Interesting Twist To 1MDB Saga As More Evidence Emerge

Despite the latest bombshell brought by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Corporation (MACC) on the involvement of former Malaysia’s Central Bank (BNM) Governor, Zeti Akhtar Aziz’s...

Will Melaka Go Back To Barisan Nasional?

Later this evening, the results from the Melaka State Election will be known. As at 3pm today, Bernama reports that there was 57% voter...

Siapa Bakal Terajui Negeri Melaka?

Oleh Norman Sapar Tinggal satu hari lagi baki hari berkempen untuk PRN Melaka yang bakal menentukan tampuk baru pemerintahan negeri. Jentera parti dan calon masih...

IUMW Hosts Breakthrough Global Confab On Digitalising Malaysia

The Malaysian government recently unveiled the MyDigital Blueprint, aimed at digitizing the the current Malaysian economy by 2030. The digital economy, which grew by...

Firm Boosts Employment For The Unemployed

Imagine a life where you have studied for years, tried your best to apply for jobs, only to be told: “We are sorry, we...

Why I Think She Deserves An International Inclusivity Award

There are mothers out there, and then there are mothers who do not share the same genealogy with you. These are people who expound...

Choosing The Right Campus Can Kickstart Your Potential Career

By now, many of you who sat for your SPM exams early this year – which was postponed from November 2020 due to the...