Social Issues

Ministry open to working with social media platform operators to establish safe environment , says deputy minister

While no specific laws or regulations restrict children under 13 years old from accessing social media platforms, Malaysia has legislation…

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Antara Pensyarah Universiti dan Penceramah Popular

Segolongan penceramah ugama memang terkenal dengan pelbagai gelaran seperti ustaz "hindustan", "selebriti", "popular", "lawak giler", "rock", "glamor", dan sebagainya. Kandungan…

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The man who went out of his way to help a person in distress

The person who related this encounter did not mean for me to publicise it, so even though I had asked…

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#NSTviral Alleged caging of 7-year-old boy in school sparks outrage on social media

A father took to Twitter, expressing his horror about his 7-year-old son, whom he claimed had been locked in a…

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Expert warns of renewed push by vape industry amid concern over ‘child-friendly’ products

The local vape industry, once on the wane after a fatwa against the activity in 2015, appears to be on…

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Commentary: Are there lines that shouldn’t be crossed when it comes to stand-up comedy?

Getting to the punchline, without crossing the proverbial line, is almost like a circus trick that comedians all over the…

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Body of newborn baby found floating near water village in Sabah

The body of a newborn baby was found floating in the Kg Tanjung Aru Lama water village near here, Saturday…

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Work together to weed out school bullying, Saifuddin urges all stakeholders

He said the focus should be given on preventing school bullying instead of amending existing laws to punish the offenders.

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Many still defying smoking ban in public places, says health official

“The places covered in the operation included hospital or clinic areas, food premises, and shopping centres. The offenders booked included…

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Are You Digitally Addicted?

Digital addiction is a growing problem in our society today. While technology has its benefits, it's important to be aware…

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Social ills associated with social media network. Is the problem really chronic?

There are several social ills associated with social media networks, including cyberbullying, online harassment, addiction, loss of privacy, and the…

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How to jettison the third-world mentality of most Malaysians into the first-world mentality?

Overall, fostering a first-world mentality in Malaysia requires a comprehensive and sustained effort from the government, private sector, civil society,…

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Can drivers be disciplined on the road?

Overall, a multi-faceted approach that combines education, enforcement, infrastructure improvements, and community involvement is essential to curb road fatalities during…

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Illegal beggars roaming the streets – is it public nuisance?

The issue of illegal beggars roaming the streets of Malaysia is a complex problem that requires a multi-faceted solution. This…

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Post GE15, TikTok has become a breeding ground for racially charged content. What is the platform doing about it?

However, post GE15, there have been many reports of racially charged threats and content made on the platform—and some of…

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