Latest posts by Syafique Shuib
3 June 2011
Does Malaysia Need a Youth Parliament?
The Malaysian Prime Minister has proposed the creation of a Youth Parliament in order to inspire and mobilize young people to contribute in the governance of the country. Bloggers share their thoughts on this issue.
26 April 2011
Malaysia: Boot Camp to “Help” Effeminate Boys
Based on their effeminate tendencies, 66 schoolboys from the state of Terengganu in Malaysia were recently sent to a boot camp aimed at "helping them behave in a proper manner". The boys were identified by their schools, who were instructed last year to identify students who displayed feminine qualities. The blogoshere in Malaysia is divided over this issue.
12 October 2010
Malaysia: Should schools abolish examinations?
The Malaysian government plans to revamp school examinations and replace them with a school-based assessment system. Bloggers and tweeps debate on the introduction of a new syllabus to replace the current exam-oriented system
7 July 2010
Malaysia: Blogging To Promote National Unity
The 1Malaysia Foundation recently unveiled a brand new website , Yayasan 1Malaysia, as a platform to generate conversations with young Malaysian netizens on national unity and other current issues.
1 July 2010
Malaysia: Education Ministry Plans To Scrap Two Exams
The Education Ministry of Malaysia announced the possibility of scrapping two public school examinations to improve the country's school system. Bloggers debate whether this proposed reform would benefit the students
7 June 2010
Malaysia: Petrol station blamed over girl's death
A girl was trapped in a burning car in Malaysia. A bystander rushes to a nearby gas station to borrow or buy a fire extinguisher but was refused. The girl's death was blamed on the gas station. A boycott campaign was launched. Bloggers react

























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