Month: July 2021

Expert: Those into hate speech want change, but from a distance

July 24, 2021

PETALING JAYA: Hate speech may come from a desire to change things from a safe distance, says Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj. “Leaving hateful comments makes one brazen enough to think they are part of the movement instigating social change, when it is not necessarily useful for all. … More Expert: Those into hate speech want change, but from a distance

Depression will be world No.1’s disability by 2020, warns mental health group

July 24, 2021

KLANG: Depression is now the No. 2 disability in the world. “It is expected to rank No.1 by 2020,” said Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president and consultant psychiatrist Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj Chandrasekaran. Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj Chandrasekaran This means that depression has even overtaken disability due to cardiovascular disease, which is also on … More Depression will be world No.1’s disability by 2020, warns mental health group

Outcry after Malaysian schoolgirls made to train in pit with snake

July 23, 2021

PETALING JAYA: The act of throwing a snake into a muddy pit with schoolgirls as part of character-building training has sparked condemnation. The instructors involved will be hauled up. A 2:49-minute video that went viral on social media showed about 10 primary schoolgirls being instructed to wade across a muddy pit The terrified students were … More Outcry after Malaysian schoolgirls made to train in pit with snake

Expert: Provide only what is really needed

July 23, 2021

PETALING JAYA: Aid workers intending to help victims of earthquakes or floods should seek information from the local authorities on what is really needed for the victims, says a psychiatrist. Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj, who was involved in helping out after the 2004 devastating Aceh tsunami and earthquake disaster, says aid workers must understand that … More Expert: Provide only what is really needed

Expert: Pack mentality emboldens boys to bully

July 23, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: The teenagers who savagely assaulted 18-year-old student T. Nhaveen may have been enboldened by pack mentality. Criminologist and psychologist Dr Geshina Ayu Mat Saat said since they were in a group, it might have “diluted” the guilt felt by each attacker. “When they are in a pack, these boys get verbal and physical … More Expert: Pack mentality emboldens boys to bully

Push and passion still relevant for many professions

July 23, 2021

Young graduates need the verve and vigour to compete in today’s demanding professional job platforms. To have a successful career, you need more than an academic qualification. Students must have passion, and a strong understanding of the industry they’re interested in joining. Although many traditionally popular and elite sectors are reporting an undersupply of talents, … More Push and passion still relevant for many professions

Embrace the difference with your family this new year

July 23, 2021

PETALING JAYA: Families can aim to strengthen their bond during Chinese New Year despite this being an unconventional festive season, said therapists and mental health experts. Although it is a vastly different Chinese New Year this time, there are still opportunities to meaningfully spend time with loved ones, said KIN & KIDS Marriage, Family and … More Embrace the difference with your family this new year

‘Ramp up right info on jabs’

July 23, 2021

PETALING JAYA: As the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme is expanded on April 19 to cover non-frontliners, health and communication experts say efforts should be ramped up to address vaccine hesitancy which is still prevalent among the people. The experts have suggested incentives and transparency as well as engaging local community leaders and general medical practitioners … More ‘Ramp up right info on jabs’