Chan Quin Er 陈君儿

03 · Columns and essays

Education & Children

Raising whole children, not exam machines.

The signature cause — conscious education, child protection, and the wellbeing of families.

A child's hands holding open an old illustrated book.

29 pieces · Newest first

  1. Protecting Our Children Online: A Necessary BeginningCommentary · 3 min read
  2. We Are Automating the One Thing That Cannot Be AutomatedCommentary · 4 min read
  3. The Case for Conscious Education: Why the Malaysian “Success” Machine is Failing Our ChildrenCommentary · 3 min read
  4. The Silent Epidemic of Unpaid Alimony: The Case for an OmbudsmanCommentary · 3 min read
  5. The October 17 Citizenship Amendment Bill: A Step Forward or a Misstep?Essay · 6 min read
  6. Social Media Creates Opportunities of Child Sexual Abuse. How do We Stop It?Commentary · 2 min read
  7. Why Understanding Human Design Will Transform You And Your ParentingCommentary · 3 min read
  8. Beyond Standardised Testing: A Mother’s Perspective on Holistic EducationEssay · 6 min read
  9. Sacrificing One Child to Save the OtherEssay · 6 min read
  10. Beyond International Women’s Day: A Look at Malaysia’s Legal Milestones for Gender EqualityEssay · 6 min read
  11. Expecting Again: My Emotional Journey through Trauma, And Then HopeCommentary · 2 min read
  12. Invest in home-based childcareCommentary · 3 min read
  13. #EmbraceEquity: Celebrate Our Differences as A Source of StrengthNote · 1 min read
  14. How Populist Policies Might Jeopardize Women’s Career OpportunitiesEssay · 5 min read
  15. Rebirth of maternity rules – but why abort S44A?Commentary · 3 min read
  16. Security firms are categorically responsible for conducting background checks on school personnelCommentary · 3 min read
  17. #BreakTheBias: When women are given opportunities, the world benefits.Commentary · 3 min read
  18. Denying the natural rights of a mother is not compatible with any religionCommentary · 4 min read
  19. Finding Our Humanity When A Parent Is Found To Be NegligentCommentary · 4 min read
  20. The First Time I Held My Heart in My HandsEssay · 5 min read
  21. Three Letters, Three Too ManyNote · 1 min read
  22. Fact Check: How YB Ngeh steals credit for RM58 million grant for TAR UCNote · 1 min read
  23. Toughen legislations against online sexual harassment & stalkingNote · 1 min read
  24. Establish National Sex Offender Registry NowCommentary · 2 min read
  25. A Leopard Never Changes Its SpotsNote · 1 min read
  26. Filing An Intervention In Vernacular Schools LawsuitNote · 1 min read
  27. The Curious Case of Maszlee MalikCommentary · 3 min read
  28. One Court, Two Systems?Commentary · 2 min read
  29. Unilateral Conversion: Federal Court decision ‘overruled’ by Home Ministry?Commentary · 2 min read