My name is Michelle Ng. I am the State Assemblywoman of Subang Jaya. I am 28 years old. As a young wakil rakyat, I am often asked whether my age is a disadvantage, and I would often have to disagree. I say this because I am fresh out o...
The death of Anthony Bourdain shook many, myself included. He was a figure that I grew up with. My family and I would often catch his shows together as we end a tiring day. Bourdain instilled bewilderment ― he challenged boundaries, he taught the afraid to be unafraid,...
Our Prime Minister, Najib Razak and Youth and Sports Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin have of late made headlines regarding a proposed ‘fake news law’. The latter has even gone so far to say that the opposition should support such legislation.
A recent article in the Asian Correspondent covered stories of female journalists from Asean countries who took a brave leap in telling their stories of having been sexually harassed by politicians.
The sample group of journalists and politicians chosen by the conc...
Much has been said about the “What Say Youth” Townhall that took place on the 21st of November which featured two political heavyweights – Tun Mahathir and Kit Siang. Most, if not all that has been said painted, frankly, a bad picture of the two politicians.
Pakatan Harapan has in its alternative budget announced as part of its socioeconomic policy that it will increase maternity leave from 90 days to 120 days in the government sector. Through incentives, Harapan also plans to gradually increase maternity leave in the priv...
