One online comment can have serious consequences. Explore defamation, libel, slander and adult cyberbullying in Malaysia, including the Christy Ng and Anthony Loke cases, and why freedom of expression comes with legal responsibility.
A teacher injured. Scissors thrown at a classmate. Schools set on fire. From Malaysia to Europe, recent incidents raise troubling questions about bullying, discipline, parental responsibility and school safety.
Some employees work hard, solve problems and carry the workload, while others know how to impress management, take credit and secure promotions. From office politics and favouritism to incompetent managers, unfair performance ratings and workplace relationships, why do companies sometimes reward appearances over genuine contributions? And when hard work no longer guarantees recognition, who is really responsible?
They Tell You to Work Hard. But Who Actually Gets Rewarded? Read More »
Companies use AI to screen CVs, yet interviewers still ask candidates about their weaknesses, five-year plans and willingness to work overtime. From unrealistic deadlines to senior professionals facing textbook questions, are employers genuinely assessing talent, or revealing problems within their own recruitment culture?
Are You Interviewing the Candidate or Exposing Your Own Company? Read More »
An 11-year-old bride, thousands of dowry-related deaths in India, and marriage laws that still permit underage unions. From medieval England to modern Germany and Malaysia, we examine how tradition, family pressure and legal exceptions continue to challenge women’s rights, genuine consent and child protection.
She Said No. Her Family Said Yes. The Law Said What? Read More »
The EU Kids Act aims to protect children online, but what about gambling, pornography, fake accounts, grooming, sextortion and children using their parents’ phones? We examine the risks, the proposed safeguards and what Malaysia can learn.
The EU Kids Act: Can We Really Protect Children From the Dangers of the Internet? Read More »
From polyester clothing and non-stick pans to food, skincare and environmental concerns, social media increasingly tells us that everyday products are harmful. Are we becoming more informed or are influencers turning genuine health concerns into unnecessary fear?
When Did Everything Become Toxic? Are We Becoming More Informed or Simply More Afraid? Read More »
School safety is more than CCTV. From bullying and mental health to sexual violence, social media and institutional accountability, recent cases show why protecting children requires parents, teachers, schools and communities to work together.
A Safe School Is More Than CCTV: Who Is Responsible for Our Children? Read More »
What happens when you raise the same workplace problem for two years, management knows, nothing changes, and everyone else is too afraid to speak? Sometimes staying silent does not mean employees are happy. It means leaving may not be an option.
When Your Job Gets Worse, But You Have Nowhere Else to Go Read More »
You told your boss you might leave if there was no other option. You never submitted a resignation, but suddenly HR says you resigned. Can a conversation really become a resignation?
One Conversation With Your Boss. Suddenly, HR Says You’ve “Resigned.” Read More »
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