Law, Ethics & Society

Illustration of a consumer questioning unexplained bank transactions after money leaves an account without their authorisation.

Money Disappeared From Your Bank Account. Why Are You the One Asked to Prove You Didn’t Spend It?

When money disappears from your account and you say you never authorised it, who has to prove what happened? From a €13.99 Ryanair charge to Malaysian cases involving RM49,000 and RM166,000, the answer is more complicated than many consumers realise.

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Cyprus student facing school stress, anxiety, vaping and peer pressure as demand for psychological support rises.

More Children in Cyprus Are Seeing Psychologists. Is That Really a Bad Sign?

Cyprus has seen a 47% rise in referrals to educational psychologists, alongside concerns over vaping, violence, addictive behaviours and school pressure. But does a higher number of children receiving psychological support necessarily mean children are worse off or could it also mean their problems are finally being noticed?

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How young is too young for crime? Comparing child criminal responsibility in Malaysia, South Korea and Sweden.

How Young Is Too Young for Crime? Malaysia Starts at 10, Korea at 14, Sweden Is Now Punishing Some 14-Year-Olds

How young is too young to be held responsible for a serious crime? From Malaysia’s criminal responsibility framework starting at 10 to South Korea’s 14-year threshold and Sweden’s new approach to serious crimes by 14-year-olds, we examine where the law draws the line between protecting children, punishing crime and protecting victims.

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Employee facing repeated salary delays and unpaid EPF contributions in Malaysia.

“Next Month.” Again? Your Salary Is Delayed. Your EPF Is Missing. How Long Should You Keep Waiting?

“Next month” becomes another month and another. If salary delays and missing EPF contributions keep repeating, learn how to protect yourself, document what is happening and create a proper paper trail with our free email template.

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