Nepal court sentences 'Buddha Boy' to 10 years in jail for sexual abuse
A court official said the judge had also ordered Ram Bahadur Bamjon to pay $3,750 in compensation to the victim.
Tue Jul 02 2024
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Reform the education sector or it will continue to lag behind in crucial aspects
Immediate reforms in the education sector need to be addressed seriously or Malaysia continues to lag far behind in crucial aspects.
Mon May 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] Prioritise non-formal educational strategy to reduce absenteeism
Various efforts to attract students to school, the phenomena of school dropout and learning deficits remain inadequately addressed.
Mon May 06 2024
Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek said MOE is currently implementing various crucial initiatives for the reform of the national education system.
Thu May 02 2024
MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform
MOE said preschool classes will be expanded to educational institutions to ensure student dropout issues can be tackled from early stage.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time
Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness.
Sat Feb 24 2024
Chong Wei’s concern justified but not reflective of team’s overall performance - BAM
Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said BAM had been intensifying efforts to prepare the national squad for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Govt has no plan to replace rubber with kenaf, bamboo - Fadillah
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said it is important for the production of rubber and scrap to be maintained in the country.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Defamation suit settled, Roslin apologises to Kenny Goh
Muhammad Roslin Hashim apologised to Datuk Kenny Goh Chee Keong for making defamatory statements and insulting the latter live on Facebook.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Misbun in hot demand, receives five offers from abroad
Datuk Misbun Sidek said those interested in his services were from neighboring countries, while there was an offer to guide senior squad.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Issue of professional players sportswear: BAM needs to act more wisely - Roslin
Roslin Hashim said BAM should discuss with the professional players about their step to apply the new rules if they want to train at ABM.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Indonesia upper house speaker says 'important' to discuss means to delay elections
Indonesia, the world's third-largest democracy, must hold national elections every five years, with the next vote scheduled for Feb. 14.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Misbun replies to BAM's offer but content of letter not disclosed
BAM administrative director Michelle Chai confirmed having received the letter sent by Datuk Misbun Sidek.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Misbun accepts Norza's apology, will consider BAM's offer
Datuk Misbun Sidek has not decided on the offer to return and coach the juniors according to original contract until the end of the year.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Hannah leaves it to BAM to settle issue with Misbun internally
Let BAM answer to whatever issues raised by Datuk Misbun first and I believe they can handle the case, Hannah Yeoh said.
Tue Aug 01 2023
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024