In October 2025, two secondary school teachers were charged for causing injury to a student by using a rotan on two separate occasions. News of these charges raised an interesting question – Is it wrong for a teacher to cane a student? On one hand, some supported the charges, saying that teachers should not be…
“Hey, I have a quick question: my boss just offered to appoint me as a nominee director. They need a Bumiputera director so that the company can undertake some projects. I will be indemnified for any claims brought against the company. Is it safe for me to accept the appointment?” my friend asked over the…
Is Tipping Considered Bribery? It’s Friday, your vibe is off the chart and you’re feeling generous. After a delightful dinner at your favourite restaurant, you went to pay your bill and you decided to tip the waiter. But wait, you’ve already paid for the meal and for the services rendered by the restaurant. Wouldn’t tipping…
We’ve all done it. A disappointing meal, poor service, or a product that didn’t live up to expectations—so we take it online and leave a review. But here’s the big question: can you actually get sued for it? The answer: yes. Recently, a Malaysian man was sued for RM300,000.00 after posting a negative review of…
Imagine waking up one morning to find out the government wants to build a railway right where your home now stands. Can they do that? Your land is freehold, your name is on the title – surely it’s yours forever, right? This isn’t just a hypothetical – it happens more often than you think. Recently,…
This year’s haze started off as the usual stuffiness that we’ve experienced during a dry spell but in just a couple of days, there we were, in the thick of it! The annual discomfort, and even health concerns, arising from this level of air pollution was once again at our door-step. Why does this happen?…
Today it has become common on social media for people to be named and shamed. While this may seem entertaining to those who do the naming and shaming, it almost certainly results in distress, fear and even harm to the person(s) on the receiving end. In July 2025, Malaysia amended [1] the Penal Code to…
The recent bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris students has left many Malaysians asking: who is responsible? Was this just a terrible accident, or did someone fail to do their job properly? The individuals responsible will likely face criminal charges. If found guilty, they could be sent to prison….
On Friday, 13 June 2025, gym goers and Pilates girlies who subscribed to 1Fit received devastating news – the fitness platform had shut down immediately due to lack of funds, and the company had started a formal winding-up process [1]. 1Fit was a fitness pass that gave users unlimited access to workout classes at studios…
When Life Gives You Pickled Mango You know what they say – when life gives you lemon, make lemonade. If you have mango, make ‘jeruk mangga’ (pickled mango) instead. While it may be sour, it might put a sweet smile on someone’s face. It is not uncommon to see street vendors selling ‘jeruk mangga’ at…