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.
spot_img

At Least 42 Dead After Toxic Alcohol Consumption In India

Nearly 100 were hospitalised after drinking methanol, a poisonous form of alcohol AHMEDABAD - At least 42 people have died and nearly 100 others have...

Powerful Earthquake Hits Philippine Island, Four Dead

President Marcos visits earthquake hit area, cash & food assistance rendered Aid in cash and kinds have reached the affected area of a powerful 7.1-magnitude...

Two Children Die, Two Critical After Landslide in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU - Two children were killed and two adults were injured after a landslide hit their home in Taman Elok, Jalan Bukit Nenas...

Kit Siang’s Dramatic ‘Endorsement’ Of Najib Brings Focus On Political Donations

DAP veteran leader Lim Kit Siang's dramatic statement about Najib underlines the urgent national need for a Royal Commission of Inquiry on political donations There...

Singapore Extends Former Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa’s Stay.

SINGAPORE - Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been granted an extension of 14 days in Singapore, according to two sources familiar with...

Trailing In UK Leadership Race, Rishi Sunak Pitches Energy Bill Tax Cuts

LONDON - Rishi Sunak, a candidate for Britain's next prime minister, pledged on Wednesday to temporarily eliminate taxes on household energy bills as part...

Several Areas In Klang Valley Hit By Major Blackout

Reports are also flooding in about blackouts from other states PETALING JAYA - Several parts of the Klang Valley have been hit by a...

Tronoh Rep Found Guilty Of Raping His Indonesian Maid

The Ipoh High Court sentenced Paul Yong to 13 years in jail and two strokes of the cane IPOH - The High Court here today...

Trump Ignores Republican Calls To Avoid Repeating False Claims

Trump insists he won his second bid for the White House and would not allow his enemies to return WASHINGTON - Donald Trump ignored pressure...

As condemnation grows, Myanmar defends executions as “justice for the people.”

YANGON - Myanmar's ruling military defended the execution of four democracy activists on Tuesday as "justice for the people," ignoring international condemnation, including from...

“Crisis? What Crisis?” Venture Capitalists Bet Big On Cryptocurrency

NEW YORK - There is some good news. Despite the fact that the crypto sector is shivering in the cold, venture capitalists are pouring money...

In Run-Up To GE15, Politicians Turn To TikTok

The short-form video sharing app, TikTok, is the most downloaded app early this year, making politicians scramble to get on the bandwagon Some five years ago...