The Japanese term Hikikomori refers to a form of social phenomena principally found in Japan. The term — first coined by Saitō Tamaki, a psychiatrist …
Demystifying Hikikomori: The Hermits Of Modern-Day Japan
Self-help
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 …
Finding Courage in Femininity
Picture this: a strong woman who has all the traits to take on the world with her own prowess and seemingly infinite courage. She is …
The Cost of Death: Reviewing Suicide and Criminalisation in Malaysia
Trigger warning: The following article contains discussions regarding suicide, which some readers may find disturbing or traumatizing. Viewer discretion is advised.
White Flag, Black Flag and Red Flag movement
Backstory Malaysia was once one of the top 20 countries that best managed the Covid-19 pandemic. However, after the Sabah election in September 2020, mass …
Healing The Planet: The Fight Against Climate Change
Look 214,000 million kilometers away from Earth, and you will find our sister planet, Venus. Named after the eponymous Greek goddess of love, this planet …