Malaysia’s struggle with serious bullying isn’t new. The UPNM/Zulfarhan case—first handed death sentences by the Court of Appeal in July 2024 and then revised by the Federal Court in February 2025 to 18-year prison terms—remains a national scar and a reminder that “ragging” is violence, not culture.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever handed your toddler a phone just so they’d eat two mouthfuls of rice and stop acting like a Victorian orphan at the table. Keep your hand up if you said, “It’s only for today, promise,” and now it’s year three and your kid thinks food tastes like Baby Shark.

Here’s the truth nobody says out loud: If feeding kids is a drama, feeding kids with special needs is a K-drama with three plot twists before breakfast. Autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory disorders, allergies, medical issues—you name it, there’s a feeding challenge that goes with it. And no, Google and your mother-in-law don’t have all the answers.

Malaysian kids are world-class food critics. Not the kind that gets a Michelin star, but the kind who’d make Gordon Ramsay walk out mid-service. I’m talking about the kind who can detect one invisible speck of “something green,” then spend the next hour giving you the side-eye and a TED Talk on Why This Meal Is an Insult to Humanity.

Feeding burnout is that moment you stare at the fridge and consider serving air for dinner, just to avoid the whining. It’s the deep sigh when another lovingly-prepped meal gets the “I don’t like it” death sentence. It’s eating crackers over the sink at 10pm because you spent all evening negotiating over broccoli.

It always starts the same way:You’re bleary-eyed, scrolling at midnight, baby screaming in the background, and BAM — a reel appears. A glowing mum, perfect skin, no eye bags, holding a bottle of “Natural Baby Brain Booster Plus++” or “Toddler Calm Chewies: Sleep Like Never Before.”

Here’s the thing nobody warns you about: your child’s emotional growth doesn’t wait for them to “be ready.” It’s already happening — in the way they cry when their toy breaks, hide behind you at a party, lash out at their sibling, or whisper “I’m scared” before bed.

There’s a moment every parent experiences: your child spikes a fever, sneezes like a tiny hurricane, or throws up something suspicious — and your brain goes into overdrive. Is it just a bug?Should I call the paed?

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference – not an illness or a punishment.  It affects how a child’s brain learns to communicate, socialize and behave.  Contrary to myths, autism is not contagious and not caused by bad parenting, evil eye or “spritual factors”. 

Playing outdoors allows children to use their whole bodies and all their senses. The rustle of leaves, the texture of tree bark, the scent of fresh air — these seemingly small things spark curiosity, confidence, and creativity. A trip to the playground isn't just a break; it’s a vital opportunity for learning through movement, imagination, and interaction.

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it often comes with questions — especially about your baby’s health. The good news? A healthy pregnancy and good prenatal care can reduce many risks. But it’s also true that some childhood disabilities are influenced by things completely outside any parent’s control.

Let’s get one thing straight: your baby isn’t a mini MasterChef contestant.They’re not out here craving nasi lemak with extra sambal or comparing rendang recipes. They literally just learned what a spoon is.

You’ve slaved over a lovingly homemade chicken porridge, chopped everything into Pinterest-worthy micro-pieces, sang two renditions of “Baby Shark” just to get your toddler in the high chair… …and they look at your efforts and say: “I don’t like it.” They haven’t even sniffed it. They just know. Welcome to the picky eater chapter of parenting — where toast is gourmet, and green things are the enemy.

Nobody warns you how much time you’ll spend staring into diapers like you’re reading tea leaves. But here we are—tracking texture, sniffing suspicious smells, and Googling things like “green seedy poop at 3am???” So let’s break it down: what’s normal, what’s weird, and when to call the doctor.

Dyslexia is a common language-based learning difference, not a sign of low intelligence. Children with dyslexia have brains that work a bit differently when it comes to reading and writing.