For many families, citizenship for their newly born children is hardly a matter that requires much cause for concern. However, in recent years, many Malaysian families have spoken up about the institutional barrier that they face in attaining what is considered as their children’s birthright: Malaysian citizenship. These barriers that exist in the form of policies have existed for 64 years, and have mainly affected Malaysian mothers with foreign spouses, including those who reside overseas. With most facing injustices like family separation and difficulties accessing residence, education and healthcare for their children, this issue has been largely considered as one of gender discrimination, with Malaysian women’s children being denied citizenship rights that their male counterparts are provided with. Nevertheless, recent events have provided these affected families with the hope that institutional changes will be implemented.
Striking a balance between academics and sports is not an easy task but these scholars have somehow managed to do just that. Thus, Echo is proud to present, “Meet the Stars”, epitomizing the stories of these scholars who have gone above and beyond to rewrite history and make their dreams a reality.
In the spirit of Sunway’s Friendship Month, Student Leadership & Engagement celebrated Youth Empowerment through a series of talks, friendship appreciation stories, games, and online bonding activities to make new friends.
It’s that time of the month again! This month’s edition of Yay or Nay will be covering an arousing topic on relationships. Have you ever swooned over an OTP (one true pairing), wishing that you had their lives? Remember the scenes when any main male or female lead looked at their partner’s eyes, filled with love and grew old together? These fairytale-like scenes have etched their way into our minds and have inspired Echo’s very own bachelorettes to debate on whether fairytales have diluted modern-day relationships.
Near the beginning of August, Wu Yi Fan, also known professionally as Kris Wu, a Chinese-Canadian actor, singer, record producer, rapper, and model, was arrested by the Beijing Police on suspicion of sexual misconduct against young women. The news expeditiously circulated on social media, even overshadowing coverage of the Tokyo Olympic Games, prompting a debate over sexual consent.
Echo Media has produced a video about suicide, self-harm, and mental health in honour of Suicide Prevention Day.
Imagine that you’re in a store- may it be picking out clothes or scanning through the chip aisle in a grocery store and suddenly, Katy Perry’s Roar crackles through the store speakers. More often than not, most people would be washed over with memories from their childhood or past with the mental imagine being more vivid the more enjoyable the song. For me I get brought back to sharing a computer with my sister laughing at Wassabi Productions rendition of the song with Rolanda’s beautiful face flashing across the screen. Good times.
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 harsh statements masked behind attempts at comicality become even more complex to disassemble when they are employed by authoritative figures such as educators, making its recipients inclined to remain silent due to the imbalance in the power dynamics as well as the risk of severe consequences. Nevertheless, recent revelations have proven that many actions can be taken in order to combat these injustices and silence is no longer an option in the face of rights transgressions, especially once solidarity is achieved.
