The Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara have passed a law to decriminalise attempted suicide in Malaysia. The new law has removed Section 309 of the Penal Code[1], which had previously made attempted suicide a crime punishable by imprisonment of up to 1 year or a fine. Although not common, there are individuals who have been…
The name Sheila is often associated with celebrities – Sheila Majid, Sheila on 7, Sheila Mambo – to name a few. Recently, new to the scene and in the limelight is Inspector Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar, who is the media’s and netizens’ new obsession. Inspector Sheila is a policewoman whose name blew up in social…
The nation could collectively be heard letting out cries of disappointment when we discovered that Taylor Swift and Post Malone are going on a world tour but will not be coming to Malaysia. Have you ever wondered why foreign artistes overlook Malaysia in their world tour schedules? Guidelines for foreign artistes who are looking to…
An obsessed ex that persistently tries to contact you despite you having communicated your disapproval. A stranger that is always lurking at every corner and following you on your way back home. A dodgy person sitting in a car with its lights turned off parked outside your home for hours. Unwarranted ‘gifts’ or objects given…
In May 2023, the Home Ministry conducted raids on several outlets of a popular Swiss watch brand, Swatch. It has been reported that more than 150 watches were seized under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (“PPPA”). The Home Minister has since attempted to justify these seizures, saying that the watches featured inscribed references…