Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia
Traditional gender roles that emphasise male authority and female submissiveness are stumbling blocks.
Sat Oct 26 2024
AIDS response 'under threat' amid human rights backlash - UN
Stigma, discrimination and a lack of comprehensive sex education was also an issue, Winnie Byanyima said.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Move calling students to skip school contradicts education etiquette - MBM
Jufitri said there are other more creative and effective ways to create awareness on sex education.
Mon May 03 2021
Malaysian teen slams rape jokes by teacher in viral video, vows to #MakeSchoolASaferPlace
The video went viral overnight, sparking a nationwide debate on sex education, misogyny and sexual violence in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 30 2021
Revised Chinese law sparks debate on sexuality education
Although the government has issued policies on sex education for decades, implementation has been limited.
Mon Oct 26 2020
Siti Aishah: Spot On Sex, Not Under The Carpet
Siti Aishah Hassan Hasri who has bitter experience to fall back on is determined no one should fall victim to sexual ignorance.
Fri Apr 19 2019
Malaysian School Kids and the Quest to be Sex Educated
The subject of sex is being taught as drily as Geography and Mathematics in local classrooms. But the government is wielding Pekerti to drill home issues of responsibility and sensibility.
Mon Jul 30 2018
5 great sex-ed books for preteen girls
On an ordinary Tuesday afternoon, I found a Google search on my kids' iPad for "people having sex videos."
Tue Jun 27 2017
Malaysian teens not as shy about sex as their parents
Younger Malaysians are known to actively seek information about sex, but this isn't a bad thing, says an expert.
Tue Aug 09 2016
Let's talk about sex, shall we?
Linawati Adnan seriously feels that sex is no longer a taboo in her country and that Malaysia is in dire need of a structured sex education.
Sat May 23 2015
Sex education in schools still under discussion
The plan to implement sex education in schools involves textbook writing and whether it will be taught as one separate subject or be incorporated into several existing subjects.
Sat Feb 07 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024