Education and Social Policy
Education and Social Policy
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Education and Social PolicyUnderage and At Risk: What the Numbers Say About Malaysia’s Teen Sex Trend
Malaysia’s growing crisis of underage sexual activity is not a moral decay, but the outcome of policy enforcement gaps, weak education, and cultural silence.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Education and Social Policy
Stray But Not Soulless: Rethinking Our Social Contract with Dogs
Malaysia spends millions killing strays—while humane, effective alternatives exist. It’s time for a national, coherent, evidence-based strategy rooted in care, not cruelty.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Education and Social Policy
Science and Academic Freedom Are Under Siege—Malaysia Must Not Fall Behind in the Global R&D Recalibration
Malaysia must recalibrate—urgently and deliberately. We need a research system grounded in freedom, impact, and structural integrity.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Gambling Addiction: A Growing Challenge Demanding a Multi-Pronged Solution
The immediate need is to introduce new laws to heavily regulate online gambling, thereby making it more difficult for younger people to access.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Education and Social Policy
The Futility of Resisting English: A Barrier to National Progress
Championing the Malay language does not entail disparaging other languages, and we certainly need not undermine them in our efforts to promote Malay.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Bridging Mental Health and Public Safety: Enhancing Malaysia’s MyPCVE Framework
As depression rises and lone-wolf threats persist, integrating mental wellness into the MyPCVE framework is key to a safer future.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
Refugees and Radicalisation: Addressing Malaysia’s Overlooked Security Risks
Addressing the basic needs of refugees in Malaysia and integrating them into society is crucial to preventing their radicalisation and addressing national security risks.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Domestic Policy
Reducing Malaysian Prison Overcrowding Through Justice Reform
Overcrowded prisons have undeniably exacerbated already dire living conditions within the facilities.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Vaping: Behind The Smokescreen of Smoking Cessation and Healthier Alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another—from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Empowering Malaysia’s Future: A Youth-Centric Approach to P/CVE
Youth empowerment and involvement in P/CVE remain integral to consolidating national resilience against violent extremism.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko
