Open communication can prevent teenage suicides, say experts
Be present for them and allow them to express feelings openly.
Strong family ties key to solving sex addiction in teens, therapists say
Children who perceive a lack of love at home more prone to developing sexual problems, they say.
Teoh Beng Hock’s family to sue police after task force snub
Cops ‘didn’t get the job done’ in 12-year probe, Lee Lan says.
Johor Baru businesses look forward to reopening of Malaysia-Singapore border
Local economy dependent on spending by Singaporeans, Malaysians working in republic.
Restaurant owners gear up for year-end gatherings
Many hoping festive season will bring back the crowd.
12MP goal of high-income status meaningless if wealth gap persists, economists say
Achievement of goal unlikely, in any case, they say.
Green groups, local authorities see red over litterbugs at tourist sites
They call on the authorities to come up with stricter regulations to curb pollution as ‘revenge tourism’ gets underway.
Complaints bureaus report explosion in naked chat scams
Unwitting victims persuaded to strip for sexy conversation, then threatened with exposure to friends, family.
Opticians warn of increasing myopia in children due to online learning
Specialists say cases of children requiring glasses have almost doubled in 12 months.
Vendors dismiss fears one can catch Covid by touching fruits, vegetables
Necessary precautions taken against the virus, reps say.
Loan sharks menace desperate owners of Covid-hit businesses
Majority of borrowers are women in beauty industry..
Parents, teachers support extending school term to March
Physical classes more conducive to learning than virtual schooling, they say.
Popularity of mooncakes wanes amid Covid gloom
Winter is here for sellers of the traditional Chinese confection during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Families put livelihood over education
Many in lower income group take their children out of school to ease their financial burden, educationists and elected reps say.
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Nearly half of night market traders in Klang Valley opt to delay reopening stalls, say groups
High number of Covid-19 cases, yet to complete vaccination course, among reasons many are wary of resuming business.
