[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
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
Bamboo, apple, chebula: Three natural ingredients coming to beauty routines in 2023
The craze for natural beauty is pushing brands to reinvent and to ditch the lengthy ingredients lists that are now a turn-off for many.
Sun Jan 01 2023
[COLUMNIST] MY Bamboo Project: Sustainability of community farms in suburban neighborhoods
Sustainable development cannot be achieved without significantly transforming the way we build and manage our urban spaces.
Sat Dec 31 2022
For pandas, it's been two 'thumbs' up for millions of years
The giant panda's false thumb, helps this veggie-loving bear munch the bamboo that makes up most of its diet.
Sat Jul 02 2022
Man inspired by childhood memories to create oil lamps using bamboo sticks
Childhood nostalgia during Ramadan has inspired a lorry driver to create oil lamps using bamboo sticks to replace more modern decorative lights to adorn his house and enliven the nights.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Bamboo one-stop centre to be built to promote industry development
The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry will establish a one-stop information and reference centre for the country's bamboo industry entrepreneurs.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Women show the way as India pushes 'eco-miracle' seaweed
Women work together to cultivate fronds of seaweed on bamboo rafts, before harvesting and drying them.
Sun Oct 31 2021
It is time to empower bamboo industries
Farming bamboo has big economic benefits. Among others, bamboo restores degraded land and mitigates climate change.
Tue Oct 05 2021
This bamboo e-bike is made in France
Cyclik, which specialises in making bamboo bikes, unveils a brand-new electric, connected and customisable model.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Six killed in landslide, flooding at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
Rohingya refugees mostly live in shacks made of bamboo and plastic sheets that cling to steep, bare hills, and flooding has further worsened their living conditions.
Tue Jul 27 2021
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