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Learning the art of self-learning when studying abroad
A young Malaysian realises the gaps in our education system when studying overseas.
Humans of Kuala Lumpur
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A woman’s quest to help kids with learning disabilities
She had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and vows to help others.
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'Gender is not what is between your legs'
A transgender woman shares what it means to look different from what her IC says.
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A dyslexic young man shares his view
He shares his love for reading despite the challenges imposed by his reading disability.
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Fighting fires and conventions, and loving it
Two women share how being firefighters have empowered them to go the extra mile.
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I was 10 and taunted over my weight
Obesity has jumped from 4pct to almost 20pct, making Malaysia the fattest country in the region.
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'Will I lose my virginity if I use a tampon?'
A sex educator shares her approach on teaching children about the subject, often treated as taboo.
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A story about embracing 'macha-ness' and being yourself
'A guy stared at me and I could swear he whispered the word 'freak'.'
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How to raise cosmopolitan children in Malaysia
A family with seven children takes in exchange students so the kids will be more exposed to other cultures.
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My Malay children and their Chinese heritage
Bi-racial identity is lost on official papers, but is celebrated in daily life.
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From corporate high-flyer to taxi driver
‘I missed out on my kids growing up as I chased money, now I’m running out of time.’
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RM1 here, RM2 there, watchman helps drivers pay parking fees
Many watchmen in KL are low-waged foreign workers, but this doesn’t stop their generosity.
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‘Just hang me now’ - stories from death row
‘You’ll go crazy in here, staring at a wall in a 10 by 10 cell, 23 hours a day.’
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Five years old and living on the streets
Two brothers and their parents sleep rough every night and depend on charity for their day's meal.
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‘Eight years after a stroke rendered me a vegetable’
My one wish is to go to the toilet on my own, says a stroke victim.
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What it's like to be in love with a refugee
There are more than 150,000 refugees in Malaysia. Some have fallen in love with the locals.
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Three months in Japan with just US$200
Backpacker Boris Panov tells how he made do with odd jobs and volunteer work.
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Quarter-life crisis and a blessing in disguise
How an award-winning journalist decided to volunteer full-time.
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What happens when a man contracts HIV in Malaysia
'Whenever it comes to testing us for HIV - we freak out. And there is the fear of being stigmatised.'
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A story on what it's like to be a spy
One of the prerequisites of being a spy is to know how to look stupid…
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How one young KLite left secure 9-to-5 job to chase her passion
Sharifah Nabilah is one of many from KL’s growing young entrepreneur scene.
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A bus accident and a life forever changed
‘After the crash, I lost my job and my ability to do work and am now living on the streets.’
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An arranged marriage, a secret and a gynaecologist
A couple can’t get pregnant, and the gynae soon finds out why.
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Graduate takes job as cleaner, alongside mum
If my mother can do it, why can't I, says Ain Farhana.
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'Teddy Bear Doctor' who heals the homeless
Madhu, along with friends, provide free medical care for the homeless, urban poor who can't afford basic medical needs.
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Meet the first Malaysian Paralympics medalist
'How do I show my son a sustainable future when I live in a dump like this?' asks Mariappan.