We need sex education in Malaysia
Malaysia has been in shock by the news of the arrest of British paedophile Richard Huckle who is believed to have sexually abused 200 children around the world, and 22 were in Malaysia.
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Hudud again? Oh wait, there’s a by-election!
The last time Pas brought this up was in March 2015. It was conveniently at the time that was leading up the Pas Muktamar party elections. Now, it’s a by-election.
Some wars are fought with guns while some are fought with the TPPA
In the past 3 to 4 years, it seems that U.S. President Barrack Obama has fallen in love with the Southeast Asian region.
Exciting times for independent journalists
It’s been a while since I’ve really gone the independent route as a journalist and documentary filmmaker. Well, four years to be exact, which was the period when I was with Astro AWANI as a staff journalist. But now I’m back!
3 major reasons to abolish the death penalty
Kho Jabing would have been dead earlier this Friday morning if his death penalty was executed as planned by the Singaporean authorities. He is, of course, a convicted murderer.
The illusion that is Aung San Suu Kyi
Much has been said about Aung San Suu Kyi recently, and none of it has been positive. This is probably something the Nobel Peace Prize laureate isn’t used to.
Does a million views online equal a million eyeballs on TV?
The Internet has now become the mainstream media platform that is serving the mass audience. But what do the numbers really mean?
Who is actually shaming the country?
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Salleh Keruak was reported to have said that local cartoonist Zunar had brought shame to the country.
The challenges of journalism in Malaysia
Often, I’m asked by my non-journalist friends what it’s like to practice journalism in Malaysia. Well, I’d usually say it is great and that it isn’t different than any other place. I don’t know who I’m kidding.
Malaysians wouldn’t pay for quality news content… or would they?
Would online news organisations in Malaysia be open and brave enough to experiment and try new models to ensure their own sustainability?
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