Education, A Distant Dream For Stateless Children
February 22, 2021
As long as you are human, you’re entitled to a host of basic rights – what we commonly call ‘human rights’. They are universal rights
Category: Children
“I Want To Go To School”: Cries Of Stateless Children
February 18, 2021
Statelessness is a common issue faced by thousands in Malaysia. While there is an estimated population in Peninsular Malaysia, there is no concrete data on
8 Things You Need To Know About Mental Health And Poverty
February 4, 2021
“Are you in your right mind?” This question is becoming more literal as conversations on mental health become more prominent in recent years. Mental health
“I Just Want An Education!” More Real-Life Stories On The Digital Divide
January 29, 2021
As schools across Malaysia have reopened for the new year, classes have largely been online due to the current Movement Control Order (MCO) restrictions. Students
Meet Ayu. A Successful Orang Asli Educator Who Is Paying It Forward
January 15, 2021
Ayu A/P Majid, 25 years old was born in Kampung Chengkelik, R.P.S. Kuala Betis, Gua Musang, Kelantan. Gua Musang is home to a sizable community of Orang Asli’s of which Ayu is one of them. As a young girl, Ayu had very noble aspirations of becoming a teacher. She had pretend play sessions with her friends where she taught them under a tree and her ‘students’ would listen attentively.
“I’m A Recipient Of Syed Saddiq’s Botak Challenge”
January 11, 2021
Malaysian politician and former Minister for Youth and Sports, Syed Saddiq offered to adopt a new hairstyle on the line to raise funds for less fortunate students in Muar, under his fundraiser programme named “One Family, One Laptop”. This quickly became a hot topic and was more commonly referred to as the #BotakChallenge.
Courageous Students Go To Great Lengths To Stay Connected And Be Educated
December 3, 2020
It is not a secret that the digital divide exists between the rich and poor. The consequences of this phenomena already lie in the name. It divides the population into those who are able, and those who are unable to keep up with new social norms in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
From Poverty To PhD: Dr. Rosli Sareya’s Story
December 2, 2020
Imagine studying in the wee hours of the night under the glow of a kerosene lamp that’s threatening to go off. The flickering light, a slim ray of hope to defy darkness in an attempt to pursue education.
Orang Asli Students Lagging Behind But There Is Hope
November 27, 2020
In Malaysia, the education of future generations is always held at a high priority. Yet, not everyone is given equal opportunity. The ‘Orang Asli’ (OA) community is an overlooked minority with 83% of the population still living in poverty[1]. Their lack of advancement can be partly attributed to the fact that opportunities for development and education are not readily available or accessible to many of them.
Extraordinary Teacher Travels 100km On Motorbike To Reach His Students
November 25, 2020
Meet Teacher Zahir, a 30 year old teacher who have dedicated seven years of his life educating rural students in SK Nanga Entalau in the deep interiors of Sarawak.