Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Mina Chan, a 26-year-old K-pop influencer with over 80,000 TikTok followers, died during a livestream on August 5 in Seoul. Her death followed recent criticism over her actions at an ENHYPEN concert in July.
Police arrested a 22-year-old resident of Hong Kong's Baguio Villa after a random knife rampage that injured a security guard and foreign domestic helper. Officers discovered evidence of animal cruelty at the suspect's home.
Police in Kulim have detained a 33-year-old woman following a widely-shared video showing her using a knife to damage a parked vehicle. The incident highlights growing concerns about mental health crisis response.
Malaysia's restrictions on social media for under-16s have drawn cautious support from mental health experts, who recognise both substantial protective benefits and significant risks of excluding vulnerable young people from online communities.
Police arrested a woman following a stabbing attack on four men in central London's busy Covent Garden district on Wednesday, with authorities treating the incident as potentially related to mental health issues.
Datuk Awie has disclosed a long-standing fear of balloons that developed during his entertainment career, though he says the anxiety has largely subsided over time.
Selangor will expand its PeerZ mental health awareness programme statewide following a September evaluation of the pilot project, which trained student peer supporters in two Petaling Jaya schools to provide early mental health support to classmates.
TikTok has reached confidential settlements in three cases brought by teenagers alleging the platform's addictive design harmed their mental health. The move comes as thousands of similar lawsuits against major social media companies move toward trial in California.
Malaysia's Education Ministry is intensifying psychosocial support initiatives across schools following the recent death of a teacher in Hulu Selangor, with Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek emphasizing the need for peer support among educators.
Casual gossip and relentless criticism in daily conversations quietly damage mental health and community cohesion. Understanding this pattern is essential for building healthier social environments.
Malaysia's Health Ministry is working towards completing a comprehensive workplace mental health policy by September or October, following engagement sessions with key stakeholders across government and industry sectors.
Hundreds of exhausted Indonesian workers are gathering weekly in Jakarta and beyond to play childhood games like lompat karet and bentengan, discovering an unconventional yet effective remedy for workplace burnout and urban stress.
Authorities in Selangor have detained a female student following the discovery of a deceased newborn at a hostel in Kuala Langat. The case has prompted police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the infant's death.
A Florida teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta Platforms just days before trial, citing concerns about a grueling weeks-long proceeding. The case was part of thousands of claims alleging social media platforms were designed to addict children.
We extend compassion to struggling friends while dismissing the same kindness directed at ourselves. Understanding the roots of this double standard—rooted in childhood experiences and cultural conditioning—reveals how self-criticism masquerades as responsibility.
A consultant psychiatrist has cast doubt on evidence that a student possessed 34 vape devices, offering expert testimony during an inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir in Kota Kinabalu.
A woman accused of murdering her neighbour three years ago has been acquitted by the High Court in Shah Alam after evidence established she was of unsound mind at the time of the incident. She has been ordered to undergo detention.
A psychiatrist has testified that Noraidah Lamat, mother of deceased Zara Qairina Mahathir, required emotional and psychological support while navigating the inquest process in Kota Kinabalu.
YouTube has appealed a groundbreaking jury verdict that found the platform partly responsible for a 20-year-old woman's social media addiction and mental health decline. The case could reshape how tech companies face accountability.
Selangor's state government has selected Taman Medan as the primary location for constructing a new hospital, targeting residents in high-density areas around Puchong, Jalan Klang Lama, and Subang.
An Australian government health report reveals that chronic and mental health conditions now affect the majority of Australians, with dementia emerging as the nation's leading cause of death for the first time in 2024.
Lee Zii Jia has reassured fans he remains committed to badminton despite enduring a difficult year marked by injuries and inconsistent performance, vowing to continue his comeback efforts.
Mental health professionals in Malaysia are calling for greater awareness of hoarding disorder, a condition affecting 2-6% of the global population. The disorder remains widely misunderstood and confused with mere messiness or lack of discipline.
New research shows parents' excessive phone use damages parent-child relationships and creates lasting psychological effects on children's emotional development and sense of security.
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The Federation of Peninsular Malay Students has urged the government to implement mandatory mental health screenings across all schools, citing growing concerns over student suicide and emotional distress following a recent stabbing incident.