What Does It Mean to Be a Refugee?
World Refugee Day is observed every year on the 20th of June to celebrate the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. But what...
21 Jun 202238min
What on Earth is Inflation (and Recession)?
Inflation & recession. Every so often, economists and governments use these terms when discussing the economic health of the country. But what exactly do they mean and how does it affect your finances...
14 Jun 202241min
Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial Explained
On the 1st of June, Johnny Depp won his defamation trial against Amber Heard. It was televised live and social media consumed and commented on it like a spectator sport or reality tv. While some peopl...
7 Jun 202231min
Can Money Buy Happiness?
Money is a big part of our lives and well-being. You need money to put food on the table, to send your kids to school and even for healthcare. But can money buy happiness? Dr Eugene Tee, Associate Pro...
31 Mai 202230min
Why the Philippines Elected Cruel Dictator’s Son as President
In February 1986, a revolutionary mass revolt in the Philippines led to the downfall of its corrupt and cruel dictator, Ferdinand Marcos. He and his family fled the country. Yet, 36 years later, the P...
24 Mai 202236min
What is Rape Culture?
Did you know that moral policing women or normalising certain things that men do by chalking it up to “boys will be boys” contributes to violence and sexual assault against women? It’s called Rape Cul...
17 Mai 202237min
How Billionaire-Owned Social Media Sites Hurt Free Speech & Democracy
The richest person on the planet, Elon Musk, is on the verge of owning Twitter. Mark Zuckerberg owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Billionaires are also behind YouTube. On the surface, these may s...
10 Mai 202238min
Busting Common Myths on Healthy Eating
Healthy Eating can sound scary. Does eating healthy mean no more Nasi Lemak? Does it need to be expensive? Do you have to pick a fancy-sounding diets like “Keto” or “Intermittent Fasting”? Or are thes...
26 Apr 202236min
