[COLUMNIST] A brief refutation of Gilley’s case for colonialism
Human history is replete with examples of conquest, of expansion of empire, and the claiming of vast territories.
Wed May 22 2024
KESUMA expediting gig workers commission interim report by June 1 - Sim
KESUMA is expediting an interim report in collaboration with University of Malaya to establish the Gig Workers Commission.
Wed May 01 2024
South Korean foreign minister to visit Malaysia for talks on bilateral ties
During his trip, Park Jin will also meet PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and deliver a lecture at the University of Malaya.
Mon May 01 2023
Former national sprinter Anita Ali dies
Former national women's sprinter Anita Ali died at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) here at the age of 59 yesterday.
Fri Jan 13 2023
Malaysian Snooker and Billiards Federation founder W.Y. Chin dies
The Malaysian Snooker and Billiards Federation (MSBF) founder and former president Datuk Chin Wai Yeong died today of pneumonia. He was 83.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Reminiscing the journey of education through poverty
Sivam describes how he overcame challenges due to poverty and managed to graduate with first-class degree from University of Malaya.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Father sets up daughter's 'classroom' in tent atop hill
Mohd Azmi also placed some chairs and a table in the tent set up about 30m away from their house to ensure his daughter could study comfortably.
Sun Nov 29 2020
Salleh Ben Joned dies at 79
According to his family, Salleh had difficulty breathing while at home before being taken to the University of Malaya Medical Center.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Increase majority in Dewan Rakyat to stabilize the government
Policy makers in the Dewan Rakyat can consider proposing a change from a simple majority to a higher number, said University of Malaya political analyst Dr Mohammad Tawfik Yaakub.
Tue Jul 14 2020
University of Malaya is 59th in QS world ranking
The university achieved an overall score of 70.1, an improvement of 4.5 per cent from last year.
Wed Jun 10 2020
UM is now 13th in Asia
This milestone achievement for the university sees UM breaking its own record and moving upwards for the ninth consecutive year.
Wed Nov 27 2019
UM Basks In The 'Electrifying' Green Glow Generated by Algae
University of Malaya has successfully harnessed the potential of tropical algae collected from waste water to generate sustainable electricity.
Thu Dec 28 2017
More Malaysians opt to stay in active employment after retirement - study
The survey showed that greater life expectancy also means individuals must either delay his/her retirement and work more years, save more while working and have lower consumption in retirement.
Fri Oct 06 2017
Malaysian universities expected to rise in QS World University ranking
Malaysia's public universities will record a rise in the QS World University Ranking which will be announced on June 8.
Thu Jun 01 2017
Firefighters come to the rescue of 19 students stranded in Fraser's Hill
The group realised that they were lost almost four hours after hiking their way through Bishop's trail and continued to Maxwell's trail at 3pm yesterday.
Sun May 07 2017
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024