Yearly Archives: 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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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...

Biden Plans Restrictions On US Chip And Tool Exports To China

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration plans next month to broaden curbs on U.S shipments to China of semiconductors used for artificial intelligence and chipmaking...

As Caribbean Islands Prepare For Republic Referendums, King Charles III Faces A Commonwealth Crisis

LONDON - King Charles III may be facing a Commonwealth crisis after Antigua and Barbuda's prime minister, Gaston Browne, announced plans to hold a...

Fear Drives Unkind, Unrelenting Media Attacks On Rosmah

Rosmah, like others, may see happier times if former Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak beats the odds and regains leadership role! Online news portal subscribers,...

Pilot Of Missing Helicopter Found Dead At Crash Site

Earlier, transport minister announced the pilot was found alive The pilot of an ill-fated helicopter that crashed into a forest reserve area in Perak was...

U.N. Chief Travels To Flood-ravaged Areas In Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - On the final day of a two-day trip to raise awareness of the disaster, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited several flood-ravaged areas...

Cambodia Cancels Water Festival For Third Consecutive Year

Festival popular in Cambodia, usually attracts thousands of people to Phnom Penh Despite no new deaths reported due to Covid-19 since April, Cambodia decided...