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
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024