Syerleena Abdul Rashid

MP SPEAKS | Why we need to combat children sexual exploitation, abuse

MP SPEAKS | Why we need to combat children sexual exploitation, abuse

We need to understand the horrors that exist now.
MP SPEAKS | Autism: Great deal of stigma and low awareness

MP SPEAKS | Autism: Great deal of stigma and low awareness

No, 'low-quality food' does not cause autism.
MP SPEAKS | The secular boogeyman

MP SPEAKS | The secular boogeyman

Nation-rebuilding narrative should be based on facts, science, and reason.
MP SPEAKS | An Anti-Hatred Act to focus on rebuilding, healing the nation

MP SPEAKS | An Anti-Hatred Act to focus on rebuilding, healing the nation

Bigotry has no place in society.
LETTER | Where is the political courage needed to tackle pedo-sexuality?

LETTER | Where is the political courage needed to tackle pedo-sexuality?

As adults, we must stand firm on vile acts against children.

ADUN SPEAKS | Sexual abuse is a matter of social justice

ADUN SPEAKS | Sexual abuse is a matter of social justice

Please, no further delay in tabling the Sexual Harassment Bill.

ADUN SPEAKS | The culture of misogyny in M'sia

ADUN SPEAKS | The culture of misogyny in M'sia

The recent attacks against an activist underscore the issue's severity.

A cut to silence our voices

A cut to silence our voices

ADUN SPEAKS | We need to talk about female genital mutilation and make sure critics understand that brutalizing girls in such a manner cannot be allowed to continue.

The solution to underage marriage is simple

The solution to underage marriage is simple

ADUN SPEAKS | Lawmakers should just eliminate the archaic legal exceptions that allow children to wed.

Roisah’s future at the mercy of a flawed system

Roisah’s future at the mercy of a flawed system

LETTER | The unnecessary ping-pong bureaucracy from the Home Ministry is a blatant waste of time.

When God is blamed for BN’s failures

When God is blamed for BN’s failures

LETTER | Using “God’s will” to justify insensitive and unjust policies is not a new tactic.

The truth will out on Tg Bungah landslide

The truth will out on Tg Bungah landslide

COMMENT | The current slew of accusations against the Penang gov’t are misleading and deceptive.

Federal gov't must stop politicising Tg Bungah landslide

Federal gov't must stop politicising Tg Bungah landslide

'The state gov't has been transparent in the matter, thus it's unfair to accuse it of trying to hide things.'

When Malaysians refuse to choose a side

When Malaysians refuse to choose a side

COMMENT| ‘The strength we should feel as a major voting bloc has been worn down by the current circumstances we find ourselves battling.’

Islamic institutions must focus on women and children

Islamic institutions must focus on women and children

COMMENT | The recent Telenisa survey shows the need to address issues facing Muslim women and children in M'sia.

Fake news and those who propagate them

Fake news and those who propagate them

A more sinister embodiment of political warfare.

BN still stuck in ‘divide and rule’ politics

BN still stuck in ‘divide and rule’ politics

During the launch of a dental programme at the National Mosque, Balik Pulau MP Dr Hilmi Yahaya claimed that the DAP-led Penang government “only aided the rich in the state and, as such, had caused an increase in the urban poverty rate”.

Time to redress race and religion

Time to redress race and religion

How can M’sians find that middle ground we need?

The battle to save Malaysia is bigger than all of us

The battle to save Malaysia is bigger than all of us

Many have asked my thoughts on Roger Teoh - a young brilliant Malaysian who showed unbridled enthusiasm to contribute to Malaysia but so far, I have chosen to keep quiet. I’ve always had a soft spot for him as I strongly believed that this country needs young minds like his to help repair the damage Malaysia has gone through. Unfortunately, keeping mum has come to an end and I must now share my thoughts on this matter.

Can Umno really save Malaysia?

Can Umno really save Malaysia?

A battle between kleptocrats and average M’sians.

‘Gerakan’s mismanagement has led to the worsening flooding catastrophes’

‘Gerakan’s mismanagement has led to the worsening flooding catastrophes’

The recent flash floods that hit Penang were indeed a natural catastrophe that took most of us by surprise. As usual, BN component parties such as Umno, MCA and Gerakan wasted no time to politicise the entire ordeal - which is not unusual and highly expected of them.

Gerakan sinking in quicksand of gender stereotyping

Gerakan sinking in quicksand of gender stereotyping

Time to invest in leaders who can lead justly.

A refutation of claims by PKR’s Fahmi Fadzil

A refutation of claims by PKR’s Fahmi Fadzil

I wish to correct PKR communications officer Fahmi Fadzil’s statement that DAP was consulted prior to the announcement by PKR of the previous Penanti state seat, Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat or Kajang state seat by-elections. DAP national leaders were left in the dark and practically knew only about the by-elections when it was published in the on-line media.