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Act 605 needs review to grant exemptions to university academics making statements - Zambry

Act 605 needs review to grant exemptions to university academics making statements - Zambry

The move aims to ensure that public universities in the country are not bound by the entirety of the circulars issued to statutory bodies.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech

Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech

Zambry says he is committed to preventing any actions that could infringe upon the rights and freedoms of academics across universities.
Mon Oct 21 2024
[COLUMNIST] Redefining Leadership in Malaysian Higher Education: A Call for Integrity and Accountability

[COLUMNIST] Redefining Leadership in Malaysian Higher Education: A Call for Integrity and Accountability

It is imperative for academics who have traditionally shied away from leadership roles to step forward, embrace the mantle of leadership.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Professors, academics invited to share ideas, knowledge in tackling cost of living issues

Professors, academics invited to share ideas, knowledge in tackling cost of living issues

Ahmad Zahid said he welcomed the suggestions made by the MPN during the meeting, especially in the TVET sector.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Govt sets up task force for JKM leavers' further studies - Ismail Sabri

Govt sets up task force for JKM leavers' further studies - Ismail Sabri

A task force has been set up to provide a special pathway for children from post-JKM institutions to further their studies in the field of skills or academics.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Teachers, academics express mixed feelings over reopening of schools

Teachers, academics express mixed feelings over reopening of schools

Schools in states under Phase One of PPN, however, will remain closed and their students will continue with the PdPR sessions.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Special needs education policy must be improved, say academics

Special needs education policy must be improved, say academics

The national special education policy needs to be improved in efforts to address special needs children, who are among the most vulnerable in the community. "This entails l
Fri Sep 03 2021
Thousands suspended at Myanmar universities as junta targets education

Thousands suspended at Myanmar universities as junta targets education

More than 11,000 academics and other university staff opposed to Myanmar's ruling junta have been suspended after going on strike.
Tue May 11 2021
Duke and Duchess of Sussex convene session on digital world

Duke and Duchess of Sussex convene session on digital world

The two-hour session gathered academics, experts in misinformation, advocates for teens and the marginalized, journalists and others.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Pandemic demands more research from academics to revive economy - Muhyiddin

Pandemic demands more research from academics to revive economy - Muhyiddin

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said there was still plenty of room that can be worked on for society's benefit.
Fri Sep 11 2020
Focus on tackling COVID-19, reviving economy, politicians told

Focus on tackling COVID-19, reviving economy, politicians told

Politicians are advised to focus on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic as well as accelerating the country's current economic recovery as opposed to other issues, according to academics.
Sat Jun 20 2020
PENJANA can be catalyst for short-term economic recovery - Academics

PENJANA can be catalyst for short-term economic recovery - Academics

The PENJANA worth RM35 billion is well-crafted and will become the catalyst for the recovery in the economy affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the short term.
Sat Jun 06 2020
MPN's Prof Raduan Che Rose – 50,000 is BIG; but look at the BIGGER picture

MPN's Prof Raduan Che Rose – 50,000 is BIG; but look at the BIGGER picture

Majlis Profesor Negara CEO Prof Raduan does not regret describing the projected 50,000 potential employee layoffs by the MEF as a small matter.
Fri Jan 12 2018
USM Prof: Academics Need Not Fear to Speak Out

USM Prof: Academics Need Not Fear to Speak Out

Academics fear unnecessarily - first, their deans, then their vice-chancellors and third, the minister, says Universiti Sains Malaysia's (USM)Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Murad Merican.
Sat Jan 06 2018
Turkey dismisses thousands more police, civil servants and academics

Turkey dismisses thousands more police, civil servants and academics

The latest decree is part of a crackdown triggered by the failed coup, which Turkey says was organised by U.S.-based Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen, a former ally of President Tayyip Erdogan.
Sat Jul 15 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024