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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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Is Pushing Foreigners Out of the Country Really the Best Policy for Economic Growth?

By Andy Davison At the risk of being accused of succumbing to self-interest, I am forced to ask whether the government really believes it’s best...

Malaysia dimming performance outlook drives investors away

A year ago the key focus was to “save Malaysia” from the evil Barisan Nasional regime that many claimed have been in power too...

Australian property prices to see more falls this year

Citi Research suggest that Australian property market prices are at risk of falling more than 10 percent this year. “Among the roughly 60 economies under...

Nomura downgrades Malaysian shares, warns credit rating may take a hit next

Japanese bank Nomura has downgraded Malaysian shares, saying the new government's lack of "significant reform push" could lead to a worsening fiscal position and a...

Malaysians welcome 2019 in sombre mood

In stark contrast to 2017 ending, Malaysians ushered in the new year in darker mood mainly due to the New Malaysia they wanted isn’t...