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From gangster to kindest: Curbing school violence

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Worldwide, it is reported that one in every two students between 13-15 are victims of bullying. My school is no different. My school in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is located close to squatter homes which is known as a bad area. It had a reputation for gangsterism, bullying and vandalism. People used to look down on students from my school… Read more →←
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Taking back power: Why I became Malaysia’s youngest MP

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Last year, Nhaveen, a 17-year-old boy, was beaten by a gang of boys in an empty field. They thought he was too effeminate and wanted him to “man up.” After, Nhaveen fell into a coma and never woke up. Bullying is an issue that is close to my heart. I grew up just 20 minutes from KLCC Twin Towers, in Kuala Lumpur, the tallest towers… Read more →←
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The bully in all of us

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The tension in our circle was palpable as I asked the question, “Why do you think some of you did better than others in this game?” Nervous eyes looked from one teammate to another. The silence was broken by a slightly built boy of about 14: “They bullied me! They ganged up on me!” The boy did not lose the game, but he was close… Read more →←

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