JJ Ray

Men are sometimes abused by unrealistic social expectations, says Dr Rohana Ariffin, who founded the Men2Men organisation.

For 23 years, the female staff of the world's best cabin crew have suffered in silence. Isn't it time that the national carrier make amends?

Malaysia has little to boast about when it comes to deeds like pledging one's organs and cries for help remain caged within the pages of the newspapers.

Bigoted views against those living with HIV/Aids can only drive them further underground and perpetuate the spread of the pandemic.

A 34-year-old mother of three has died under strange circumstances. The police seem to be heading no where. Will Suhakam and women's groups step in to ensure that justice is done?

Instead of finger pointing and pushing the problem from one agency to another, it is best that the government stop 'slouching' and sit up straight to tackle this problem.

The case of MAS stewardess Beatrice Fernandez, who worked with the airline for 11 years before having her first child serves as a chilly reminder that all is not well in the country when it comes to matters of gender equality.

If public figures had their way, women would have to stay at home or go out only in the company of beefy male bodyguards. Such uninformed attitudes help no one.

Religious bodies are given the task to uphold the tenets of Islam, not to strip Muslims of their pride and dignity.

Little progress has been made in protecting the human rights of homosexuals, particularly by governments.

Worried that aid is being misallocated and not reaching Acehnese affected by the tsunami, several Malaysian activists have devised an alternative strategy.

Who do we turn to for guarantee that returning to our homes safely will no longer be an issue that keeps haunting our minds?

Amending archaic laws on homosexuality and transsexuals will have little impact if society remains ignorant and discriminate towards their plight.

The government has to deal with one reality - that Malaysians are engaging in sex at a much younger age - and that these young people need help and guidance.

Sex education must be discussed with maturity and openness in schools if we are to prevent losing young Malaysians to STDs.

As long as politicians like the higher education minister proudly defends the privileges of the bumiputras, government calls for Islam Hadhari remain empty rhetoric.

Malaysian women plod on, trying to get the government to recognise that all forms of violence are a crime and violation of human rights.

Nicotine addiction is well entrenched in Malaysia and no amount of lip service to tobacco-control will change the situation.

While the government shows promising signs of wanting to fight crimes against women, it however fails to commend or acknowledge those who have contributed immensely towards this cause.

The bookworms in Malaysia are an endangered lot. Despite the government pumping in cash to hold big budget campaigns to promote reading, Malaysians continue to steer clear of books.