An unwanted gaze, an unpalatable whistle, an unsolicited remark. These seemingly ‘minor’ annoyances are familiar to a large population of Malaysians and can be much …
Echo Buzz: Malaysia’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill
Self-help
Real Talk: Revenge Porn
Trigger warning: The following article contains discussions regarding sexual violence, assault and non-consensual pornography, which some readers may find disturbing or traumatizing. Viewer discretion is …
A Guide on Expressing Yourself Confidently
Have you ever felt shame for who you are? It’s a normal feeling for a lot of people, especially those who are in their teens. …
Readjusting to Life after the Pandemic
It’s been a minute since borders reopened and life rekindled, but living through the pandemic has changed us. 2022 holds promise and all most of …
Demystifying Hikikomori: The Hermits Of Modern-Day Japan
The Japanese term Hikikomori refers to a form of social phenomena principally found in Japan. The term — first coined by Saitō Tamaki, a psychiatrist …
How Kris Wu and Alibaba Resurrected the #MeToo Movement in China
Kris Wu behind bars Near the beginning of August, Wu Yi Fan, also known professionally as Kris Wu, a Chinese-Canadian actor, singer, record producer, rapper, …
I’m Not Okay
Echo Media has produced a video about suicide, self-harm, and mental health in honour of Suicide Prevention Day.
Re-educating Educators: Make School A Safer Place
For years the excuses of humour and sensibilities have been thrust around as a means of justifying inappropriate remarks regarding sexual harassment and assault. These …
Real Talk: Speaking Up on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
“Sexual and Gender-Based Violence is not a female issue, it is a humanitarian issue. It affects us all.” Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), often abbreviated …
Gratitude and Perspectives
The popular misconception of happiness is that once we obtain tangible things or experiences such as achieving a certain grade, the opportunity to work in …
