The legal issue of marital rape is in essence a legislative undermining of consent. Section 375 of the Malaysian Penal Code clearly states what consent is and situations that disqualify consent i.e. a lack of sobriety, deceit and manipulation, duress, positions of authority and when the person in...

Paternity leave in Malaysia should be given due consideration. Fathers play a major role in the development of the family unit, community and the economy. This article discusses the current situation of paternity leave in Malaysia, its significance, challenges in policy implementation and...

Section 309 of the Penal Code Malaysia criminalises the attempt of suicide with imprisonment of up to one year, fines, or both regardless of the reasons behind the suicide attempt. This law continues to be practised today alongside Sections 305 and 306 regarding the abetment of suicide. There...

Women empowerment remains a challenge for organisations to overcome in the effort to promote women in leadership positions. They are ambitious in their goals and strive to have their opinions heard yet there exists certain collective factors embedded in certain organisations’ cultures that...

Youth unemployment has always been a pressing issue in Malaysia. The global pandemic has only aggravated the problem as youths are disproportionately vulnerable in the job market. Research suggests that young workers are more likely to be furloughed, while vacancies for entry-level jobs have been...

Isu pengangguran dalam kalangan belia merupakan isu yang kritikal di Malaysia. Pandemik Covid-19 memberi kesan yang amat buruk terutamanya kepada golongan belia kerana kedudukan belia menjadi tidak seimbang di dalam pasaran kerja. Kajian menunjukkan bahawa pekerja muda ataupun novis menghadapi...