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SocialFrom Outrage to Action: Closing Malaysia’s Loopholes on School Bullying
Malaysia’s bullying crisis will persist until laws are enforceable, schools are accountable, and every loophole is closed.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Education and Social Policy
Underage 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 -
Economy and Finance
Raising Retirement as Malaysia Ages: Navigating the Workforce Challenge
In today’s highly competitive job market, offering flexibility in retirement age would be a desirable action for both retirees and the youth.
By Chia Chu Hang -
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 -
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
The Cost of Growing Old: Rising Medical Costs and the Insurance Dilemma
Healthcare insurance premiums, intended as “safety nets” to ensure access to medical services and reduce financial burdens in emergencies, are increasingly becoming inaccessible.
By Jachintha Joyce Devasagayam Jayakumar -
Domestic Policy
Building More Highways Won’t Solve Traffic Congestion— Reducing Demand Will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn’t work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
By Chia Chu Hang -
Domestic Policy
Housing: A Necessity That Not Many Can Afford in Malaysia
Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordable for others.
By Chia Chu Hang
