Monthly Archives: September, 2022

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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Biden, Malaysian King To Pay Tribute At Elizabeth’s Funeral

Scores of dignitaries at Elizabeth's funeral, with record turnout at the lying-in state LONDON - US President Joe Biden and Malaysia's Yang-Dipertuan Agong (YDPA), King...

This Man Gave Up His Freedom So We Can See That The Judiciary Is Sick

Let's admit it, the judiciary in Malaysia has gone to the dogs! Unfair judgement, right to fair hearing being disregarded, liberty at stake -...

PCM Chief To Surrender State Awards As Mark Of Protest

Do the Awards mean so little that it can easily be revoked?, the PCM chief asked Parti Cinta Malaysia (PCM) President Major (K) Huan Cheng...

CJ Stirs ‘Hornets Nest’ On Najib In Jail, SRC Conviction

The 'conviction' of former Premier Najib Razak on RM42m SRC International case could not have been 'perfected in law' It can be recalled that...

As GOP Governors Traffic Immigrants Across America, A Global Migration Crisis Looms.

MARTHA'S VINEYARD - Some migrants who were flown to the wealthy island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, said they were misled about their destination on...

Sri Lankan Crisis Pushing War-Torn Tamils To The Brink

COLOMBO - A 44-year-old Tamil labourer tended his rented patch of peanut field in Sri Lanka under a blazing sun, striking his spade against...

Passing Of An Era: Rest Well Samy Vellu

As wishes of condolences pour in for the former MIC president, we look back at Tun Samy Vellu's life and career Getting up in the...

The Ethereum Blockchain Reducing Energy Consumption Through Software Upgrade

NEW YORK - The Ethereum blockchain's software has been overhauled, drastically reducing its energy consumption, its inventor and co-founder tweeted on Thursday. According to the...

NZ Body in Suitcase: South Korean Mother Of Two Young Victims Picked Up

South Korean authorities believe suspect is mother of victims South Korean police announced the arrest of a 42-year-old woman accused of murdering two children whose...

Wall Street Suffers Its Worst Loss In Two Years Following CPI Data

NEW YORK CITY - On Tuesday, a broad sell-off sent US stocks tumbling after a stronger-than-expected inflation report dashed hopes that the Federal Reserve...

Agony and Ecstacy: The Celluloid Warfare between Art And Commerce

Tamil film director Agathiyan dropped by for a talk, discussing his experience, the agony of working in that industry, not only in India but...

Armenian And Russian Defence Ministers Meet To Discuss Nagorno-Karabakh Clashes

YEREVAN - The defence ministers of Russia and Armenia met on Tuesday morning and agreed to take steps to stabilise the situation along the...