Last year, several alleged zakat fund misuse cases made headlines. In Bintulu, a civil servant was detained for allegedly pocketing RM5,000 meant for over 100
Across Malaysia, there are everyday heroes quietly rewriting the future of their communities from lush rainforests to kampung shores, and deep within urban centres. These
In a world where rising prices and economic challenges have become an everyday concern, a bold claim by Fuziah Salleh, Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade
In 2020, a Sarawakian girl from the Penan tribe was reported to have been legally married at the age of 12 years old to a
Rizal Ramli lives in a cramped 700 sq ft flat in Kota Damansara with his wife and children. The front door of the 36-year-old man’s
When December rolls around every year, we ring in the festivities with enormous Christmas trees in shopping malls and in cafes, and seasonal drinks are
On a humid Friday evening in Melaka, a living room hums with the rhythm of a fading tongue. Plastic chairs line the tiled floor as
“You are not locals. You don’t belong here. You can be displaced at any time…” These words mark the daily reality for those born without
In Kelantan, whispers have given way to questions and conversations, and these dialogues have become life-saving lessons. Gone are the days when talk of bodies,
Deep in the heart of Royal Belum State Park, where ancient trees whisper stories and tiger tracks mark the forest floor, a quiet revolution in
Step into the rich tapestry of Malaysia’s educational legacy as we embark on a journey through the hallowed halls of its historical schools. Each institution
Enter any preschool in Malaysia, and you will be greeted with murals of cartoon characters and repetitive, catchy earworms – most parents bobble their heads
The 2023 Good Vibes Festival in Malaysia became a pivotal moment for LGBTQIA+ rights when Matty Healy, frontman of The 1975, denounced Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQIA+ laws
Skudai Assemblywoman Marina Abraham recounted a startling incident: The aunty cried and did not let us clean her house. When we looked into her house,
The name Tanjung Rambutan immediately evokes images of an asylum filled with “lunatics”—a generational stigma rooted in the institution’s early days that still echoes in
A 12-year-old child witnessing her mother being stabbed to death, a baby fed with drug-laced milk, children detained and cramped in immigration detention and children
Over the past decade, awareness on mental health issues have been increasing thanks to concerted efforts and campaigns run by governmental and non-governmental bodies. And
Recently, the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) suggested that workers should be granted time off to deal with their mental health. There is a stigma
When the tides rise in Malaysia, they do more than swallow shorelines. They erase livelihoods, sweep away childhood memories, and dismantle the only homes some
Almost three decades ago, the waters off Kampung Penimbawan in Tuaran, Sabah, shimmered with life. Green meadows of seagrass stretched across the Sulaman Lagoon, and
When the tide recedes along Sabah’s coastline, the shallows reveal a meadow of green. To the untrained eye, it looks ordinary, but to scientists, fishermen,
The rice cooker clicks, its lid releasing a puff of steam. For many Malaysians, that sound is a comfort woven into daily life. It signals
Earth Day isn’t just another date on the calendar – it’s a global wake-up call. And for Malaysia, the call is getting louder. Our nation
Orang Asli (OA) atau “penduduk asal” sering dipinggirkan dalam usaha menangani ancaman perubahan iklim di Malaysia. Malah, mereka dan suku kaum asli lain di Malaysia
In the heart of Sabah, where plastic waste accumulates at an alarming rate, Lifetime Jewellery Design Corporation (LJD) is proving that discarded materials can be
Bubbly, personable, and intelligent, Khadijah Shamsul has made change-making a personal mission from the very start of her career. In 2015, driven by a passion
Wiki Impact celebrates Teacher’s Day 2023 by honouring teachers who go above and beyond to ensure that all children, regardless of their socio-economic status, citizenship,
Wiki Impact celebrates Teacher’s Day 2023 by honouring teachers who go above and beyond to ensure that all children, regardless of their socio-economic status, citizenship,
Having faced different challenges throughout their lives, they all worked to the best of their abilities to reach where they stand today. For some, they
Trigger warning: Death, suicide The month of August is off to a tragic start. Earlier this week, the death of a woman at Suria KLCC
In the early 1970s, Malaysia faced a resurgence of communist insurgency, called the Second Malayan Emergency. It started with a significant event on June 17,
2023 stands as the first chapter for Malaysia’s historical unit government, a year that has witnessed transformative changes across various dimensions. From policies etched into
They zoom the streets on their motorcycle with carrier bags of a multitude of colours. Some traffic-users grunt at their presence on the road calling
The duties of a housewife or a homemaker are never-ending. There is no fixed 9-5 schedule and no recording of overtime hours. Some wake up
As a young adult, Yusri Sahrin spent many days and months on the streets of Chow Kit looking for the next snort of heroin. He
Recently, a story shared by a Terengganu primary school teacher, Cikgu Lynn Ismail, left some netizens distraught. The story came as a post on Cikgu
In 2020, a Sarawakian girl from the Penan tribe was reported to have been legally married at the age of 12 years old to a
A quick scroll on social media would indicate that Malaysians’ news feeds are typically saturated with endless news of petty politicking, dress code fiascos, and
Mary* and Norita* from East Malaysia tied the knot when they were 12 and 13 respectively – one for love and one to ease the
In the eyes of activists, the occurrence of child marriages robs boys and girls from their childhood. However, the same sentiment is not shared by
Child marriages have negative impacts. It doesn’t take a scientist or a scholar to tell you that. The thought of a young child getting married
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it has become a memory” Dr Seuss.
“You are not locals. You don’t belong here. You can be displaced at any time…” These words mark the daily reality for those born without
Beliau telah disoal siasat di bawah Akta Hasutan1948 pada akhir Jun 2024 kerana komen dalam talian mengenai pengusiran komuniti Bajau Laut daripada penempatan mereka di
He was questioned under the Sedition Act of 1948 in late June 2024 for his online comments on the evictions of the Bajau Laut community
The end of 2023 is in sight, so let’s recount some good news stories that happened in November and the previous two months. These 9
Wiki Impact celebrates Teacher’s Day 2023 by honouring teachers who go above and beyond to ensure that all children, regardless of their socio-economic status, citizenship,
Wiki Impact celebrates Teacher’s Day 2023 by honouring teachers who go above and beyond to ensure that all children, regardless of their socio-economic status, citizenship,
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In 2024, the media was flooded with reports exposing the infamous cult-like organisation, Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH). Dozens of ex-members came forward
Malaysians may think of child labour as something that happens in other developing countries and in far off places, but the reality is that child
An ever-growing presence, ‘fast fashion’ has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Brands like Shein, Forever21 and Zara increasingly release high volumes of clothing at break-neck
The goal to end child labour by 2025 is seemingly at a standstill. The pandemic and its economic impacts have pushed many families to encourage
With the scarce data, it is as if child labour doesn’t exist in Malaysia. Even so, the instances of child labour are pervasive in marginalised
At the age of 12 years old, Mohammed and his older brother became breadwinners when their father fell ill. Mohammed, a Middle-East refugee dropped out
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