A commentary on Malaysia’s Child Protection Code under the Online Safety Act 2025 Malaysia’s Child Protection Code, effective 1 June 2026, is a serious and overdue act of collective care. By requiring age verification for social media access, mandating safety features, restricting addictive platform designs, and placing accountability on platforms rather than penalising parents, the […]
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May
May
This Teachers Day, Malaysia Owes Its Teachers More Than Gratitude I once sat in a lecture by a high school mathematics teacher and wept. She was not explaining theorems or drilling formulas. She was answering the question that every student has silently asked themselves: why do we have to learn this? It was a simple […]
Education, Featured
The Case for Conscious Education: Why the Malaysian “Success” Machine is Failing Our Children
02
May
May
I am a product of the Malaysian “triple stream.” My identity was forged in the disciplined, high-pressure halls of an SJKC, tempered in a Chinese Independent High School, and polished in the national SMK system. On paper, the system “worked” for me. But today, I don’t just look at our education system through the eyes […]
05
Jan
Jan
“Are we a nation of laws or a nation of men?” In the wake of former Prime Minister Najib’s royal pardon controversy, Malaysia stands at a crossroads. Yet this moment transcends any single case or individual—it strikes at the heart of our national identity. Are we truly a nation governed by laws, or have we […]
23
Oct
Oct
In Malaysia, a growing crisis looms as countless women struggle with unpaid alimony and child support, despite having court orders in their favor. These women face not only their ex-spouses’ refusal to pay but also an uphill battle to secure the financial support legally owed to them and their children. The consequences extend far beyond […]
22
Oct
Oct
The Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024 has ignited significant debate, raising concerns from constitutional, democratic, and legal perspectives. One must ask: Why is this Bill necessary when the Administration of Islamic Law (Federal Territories) Act 1993 [Act 505] already exists? Under Act 505, in order for a fatwa to become binding in Selangor, it must […]
Featured, Law, Politics, Women and Children
The October 17 Citizenship Amendment Bill: A Step Forward or a Misstep?
18
Oct
Oct
Introduction The proposed constitutional amendments to Malaysia’s citizenship laws initially emerged as a noble effort to address long-standing gender inequality, aiming to grant Malaysian women the right to confer citizenship on their overseas-born children—something already afforded to Malaysian fathers. However, when the proposed amendments were finally revealed late last year, they included several controversial and […]
Featured, Women and Children
Social Media Creates Opportunities of Child Sexual Abuse. How do We Stop It?
24
Sep
Sep
In this age of technology, the internet has become a big part of our children’s lives, but with that comes a worrying rise in online child sexual abuse. More and more cases are being reported, particularly involving children between the ages of 5 and 12. Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Communication, Teo Nie Ching, recently shared […]
29
Aug
Aug
In the grand design of life, each of us is unique, purposeful, and perfectly ourselves. Embracing this truth is the first step on an incredible journey of self-discovery and growth – a journey I’m thrilled to share with you today. I’ve recently become a certified Human Design Reader, marking a milestone that represents the culmination […]
12
Jul
Jul
My journey into motherhood began three years ago when I conceived my twin boys. The moment I learned I was pregnant, I felt the weight of the world settle onto my shoulders. And, recently, that weight doubled as we welcomed our baby daughter into the family. As mothers, we don’t just carry our children for […]