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HARI RAYA

When teenagers are asked about raya celebration, words that come to mind will definitely be DUIT RAYA. Raya cannot be completed without receiving and calculating duit raya. Such a good thing, when we reminisce about our childhood memories of collecting and comparing whose duit raya is the highest but upon entering the age of seventeen, I rarely get duit raya anymore, which I found quite saddening.  This year though, raya celebration was especially dull and sad because I lost my grandmother few months back. Due to her old age, grandma was always sick ever since I remember. Last year of raya celebration, her health was getting worse causing her to be warded and bedridden. On 24 of April this year, at the of 89, she left us. My memories with will always be remembered and kept deep deeply in the heart of mine.  Yes, Hari Raya is about celebration — and it is also about appreciating those who are still with us. I didn’t use to see the importance of visiting our relatives only on...

CYBER BULLYING

What is cyberbullying?  Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior. The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are: Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter SMS (Short Message Service) also known as Text Message sent through devices Instant Message (via devices, email provider services, apps, and social media messaging features) Email Special Concerns With the prevalence of social media and digital forums, comments, photos, p...