Iran confrontation offers Israel's Netanyahu path to erase Oct 7 stigma, at least at home
Benjamin Netanyahu has led a chorus of statements by Israeli officials in recent days that sought to prepare the population for more war.
Mon Oct 07 2024
[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement
Drug dependents need professional help to break the cycle of abuse, not further stigma or harsher punishment.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Justice a distant dream for acid attack survivors
Despite various legal provisions to address, acid attack as a form of gender violence does not get the importance it deserves.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Its About YOUth: Breaking free from mental health stigmas
Are Malaysians taking mental health seriously enough, or are taboos and stigmas still stopping them from seeking the help they need? Former national gymnast, Farah Ann Abdul Hadi and Selangor Advisory Council’s Dr Mohammad Farhan Rusli weigh in. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri Dec 01 2023
What is World AIDS Day and why does it matter?
World AIDS Day 2023 looks to recognize the vital role communities play in making progress towards ending AIDS.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Why stigma remains the biggest challenge in the fight against HIV
HIV care and treatment have made huge advancements, but stigma remains a major obstacle.
Fri Dec 01 2023
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
Stigma, discrimination 'prevents' access to mental health treatment and care - Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said individuals having mental health issues need to be encouraged to seek treatment just like any other physical illness.
Tue Oct 10 2023
PM calls for end of mental health stigma
Several members of Parliament were also seen wearing green ribbons as a sign of support for the mental health awareness campaign.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Community living a solution for India's ageing population crisis
Community living isn't well known in India and has a stigma among those who do know it.
Sat Sep 30 2023
Smart girls don't marry? Japan rushes to erase stigma for women in science
School officials felt women were more likely to quit working after having children and would waste their education.
Fri Jul 14 2023
It's About YOUth: Sex Ed: Equipping young minds to make informed choices
Are children and youth well informed when it comes to sex? Social advocate Ainie Haziqah and Alya Maryam from SPOT Community Project discuss about the importance of comprehensive sexual education that starts from young and addresses the stigma surrounding the subject.
Fri Jun 30 2023
OUM welcomes all, including prisoners - Vice-chancellor
OUM is pleased to provide the opportunity to prisoners, which would not only give them new hope but also reduce the stigma faced by inmates.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Egypt's female 'prisoners of poverty' struggle with stigma
Despite support from civil society groups and some state help in securing early releases, Egyptian women struggle to rebuild their lives.
Sat May 27 2023
Give ex-prisoners a second chance
The stigma of being a former prisoner causes them to often be sidelined by the society even though they have served their sentences for their past mistakes.
Tue May 09 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024