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Malaysia's Debate Team Makes History at World Championship

Malaysia's national debate team made history in 2023 when they reached the semifinals of the World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC). The team was placed fourth out of 64, the highest world ranking in Team Malaysia history.

Aug 10, 2023

Human Rights • Refugee

Helping MPs Combat Hate Speech Against Migrants And Refugees

Migrants and refugees have often been portrayed in a negative light and subjected to mistreatment, in addition to being blamed for a host of problems in the country. Most of the ill-treatment that they receive are the byproduct of misinformation and the absence of legal frameworks to uphold their rights.

Jun 20, 2023

Population • Birth Rate

Malaysia’s Baby Woes Continue

Malaysia's fertility rate hit a historic low of 1.7 births per woman in 2021, raising concerns over an increasing ageing population and workforce decline.

Jun 13, 2023

Economy - Property

Malaysia's Housing Overhang Declines in 2022, Affordability Challenges Persist

Malaysia's residential overhang decreased from 36,863 units in 2021 to 27,746 in 2022, driven by affordability issues and mismatched supply, with Johor having the highest number of unsold homes.

Apr 18, 2023

Population • Ageing

Elderly Dependency Hits New High in 2022

Malaysia’s old-age dependency ratio has risen from 7.4% in 2010 to 10.3% in 2022, reflecting an ageing population. This could increase future economic pressure for elderly care and social services.

Apr 11, 2023

Refugee • Human Rights

Refugees in Malaysia: Facts vs Misinformation

Refugees in Malaysia are often mistaken for undocumented migrants, leading to widespread confusion about their status and rights under international law. This has fueled misinformation about who refugees are and the protection they deserve.

Mar 7, 2023

Economy • Malaysia

Corruption Perceptions Drop for Malaysia in 2022

Malaysia's CPI score fell to 47 in 2022, its lowest in years, signaling growing concerns over corruption and the need for stronger anti-corruption efforts and reforms.

Feb 7, 2023