Tag: Malaysia

1MDB-Tanore – Delay in Written Grounds Raises Questions of Fairness

Delays in issuing written grounds of judgment are not uncommon in complex cases. But when such delays extend well beyond established timelines, do they begin to affect an accused person’s ability to exercise a meaningful right of appeal?

SRC Civil Case: Collective Decisions, But Only One Man Pays?

From Enron to Carillion, corporate failures have shown that shared decisions carry shared consequences. The SRC civil case ruling raises a difficult question — why does that principle appear unevenly applied?
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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.

Seven Years After Najib: The Lessons We Haven’t Learned

Najib Razak’s downfall in 2018 was seen as Malaysia’s great reset. But with Sarawak rising, Sabah drifting, PAS gaining strength, and Madani struggling to win trust, the question lingers: has anything really changed?

Unveiling Uniqueness 2 Returns: Celebrating the Power of Music and Diversity

More than just a concert, Unveiling Uniqueness 2 is a movement — a showcase of resilience and artistry that brings performers with disabilities and celebrated stars onto one stage of inclusion and inspiration

Global Sumud Flotilla, The Cost of Empathy & Why Malaysian Activists Accepted Detention

The final days of the Global Sumud Flotilla were an act of profound, deliberate courage. As Israeli naval vessels bore down on the humanitarian convoy in international waters, the Malaysian participants, organized under the banner of Sumud Nusantara, knew exactly what was coming. Yet, not a single activist wavered.

AirAsia X Opens New Gateway To Europe With KL–Istanbul Direct Route

AirAsia X is set to bridge two continents with the launch of its first-ever direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, offering travellers a faster, more convenient route to one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

Warkah Kasih Buat Najib: Tanda Setia Mahasiswa Kepada Negarawan Mereka

Sekumpulan mahasiswa Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Pulau Pinang menzahirkan rasa kasih dan penghargaan mereka terhadap mantan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak melalui satu kunjungan hormat ke kediaman Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, menyerahkan sepucuk “Warkah Kasih” sebagai simbol ingatan, hormat dan doa. Bagi mereka, Najib bukan sekadar seorang pemimpin — beliau adalah sebahagian daripada sejarah hidup mereka.

ASEAN’s Largest Gold and Jewellery Fair Planned For Penang, Drawing Global Industry Leaders

Penang is set to shine brighter as from 15–17 Aug, the Penang Signature Gold, Gems & Jewellery Fair (PSG 2025) will turn Setia SPICE Convention Centre into ASEAN’s largest B2B gold and jewellery hub – with over 120 exhibitors from 8 countries including major players from Dubai, Indonesia & Brunei.

Rocketman Azizulhasni Awang Blazes New Trail As MHsports Ambassador

Cycling legend and national icon Datuk Azizulhasni Awang, better known as the Pocket Rocketman, takes his legacy beyond the velodrome as the new face of MHsports. His next mission? Empowering the next generation of Malaysians to dream big, ride far, and never give up.

Turun Anwar – Saat ‘Padan Muka’ Buat PH

Sebagai satu demonstrasi jalanan, himpunan Turun Anwar yang berlangsung Sabtu lalu mungkin tidak sehebat perhimpunan ICERD pada 2018, apatah lagi dibandingkan dengan siri protes jalanan di Bangkok, Jakarta atau Manila. Tetapi sama ada yang hadir hanya 100 orang dalam pelbagai rupa dan saiz, atau setengah juta yang sanggup berpanas, berjerubu dan berhujan, hakikatnya ia tetap menjadi satu detik penting yang tidak harus diketepikan – khususnya buat pemimpin Pakatan Harapan (PH) yang juga Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim.

Turun Anwar – A Serves You Right Moment For PH Folks

As street demonstrations go, Saturday’s ‘Turun Anwar’ (Remove Anwar) rally may not have the numbers as the country’s ICERD protest in 2018, or the street demos in Bangkok, Jakarta or Manila. But whether it was 100 people in various shades and sizes, or half a million who braved the heat, haze and later, rain, like it or not, it should be a watershed moment for the Pakatan Harapan (PH) folks, especially for their leader, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim.

Fraser’s Bird-Watching Do Sees Local Pixman Triumph

Fraser’s Hill is more than just a charming colonial-era escape it's a birdwatcher’s paradise. With over 250 recorded bird species fluttering through its lush canopies, this tranquil hill station has steadily earned its reputation as one of the world’s premier bird-watching destinations.