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Social Distancing Is Difficult But Now Is Not The Time To Shame Your Friends
It's not easy to learn that a friend holds a belief you're repugnant to. However, it is not the moment to lose friends. Certainly, not at a time whereby everyone's plans and financial future seems sporadic, and a deadly disease is among us.
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There's A Fine Line Between Standing Up Against Hatred And Cyberbullying
Instead of "cancelling", we should be educating.
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Social Media Activism Is Great, But It Isn't Always The Solution
Just because it feels good, it doesn't make it right.
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COVID-19: The Necessity Of Planning A Good Exit Strategy For Malaysia
The exit strategy also does not mean going back to business as normal. We need to do our part by adopting the new norms and remain committed to working together to restore the public health safety and the economy of our country.
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The Absurdity Of A Law That Implies Women Are The Personal Property Of Their Husbands
A 24-year-old male celebrity in Kuala Lumpur has been charged with "seducing a married woman" under Section 498 of the Penal Code after the 36-year-old woman's husband filed a complaint that she left with the man without his permission.
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2 Countries, 2 Starkly Different Coronavirus Milestones
One is led by a man, who frequently espouses conspiracy theories, makes unsubstantiated claims, and calls the media "fake news", and the other is led by a woman who is using science to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in her country.
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Online Sexual Harassment On The Rise During MCO
The severity of online sexual harassment cannot be undermined — this has been proven in the recent case of Thivya Nayagi, whose cyberbullying and online sexual harassment resulted in her [dying by] suicide.
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This Pandemic Is A Sign That Humanity's Overexploitation Of Nature Affects The Environment
A recent report by WWF illustrates the link between humanity's impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity and the rise of certain diseases.
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I Was A Lecturer At A KL College. Here's What I Learned About Private Tertiary Education
I learned very quickly from shifting between the receiving end of the industry to being an education provider, what over-commercialisation of private education actually meant to students' investment.
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Amidst Starvation And COVID-19: Why The Rohingya Are Still Risking Dangerous Sea Crossings
The Rohingya — rendered stateless — have been victims of crimes that constitute genocide. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic should not be an excuse to block them from landing safely and seeking asylum.
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Why A 'Unity Government' Sounds Good But Really Isn't
Ideally, it would put a break to the politicking. But is it possible in Malaysia?
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Why The Govt Has Charged An Award-Winning Journalist For Her FB Posts About Coronavirus
The journalist has pleaded not guilty to causing public mischief.
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