Sexual education through cartoon books protects children
Teaching children about sexual education is still considered taboo by some segments of society.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Consider This: Law Reform - What Do We Do with Obsolete Laws?
In a recent statement, Minister of Law and Institutional Reform Azalina Othman Said revealed that Malaysia still has some 3,000 archaic and obsolete laws on the books—many of which no longer serve a meaningful purpose. How do we decide which laws merit repeal or reform, and what should be retained? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Jason Chuah, Dean of Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Gaza children yearn for their school days before conflict
Young students who were hungry to learn now wonder if they will ever be able to pack their books and go back to school again.
Sun Apr 21 2024
UN General Assembly adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books
The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution drafted by Morocco by consensus.
Wed Jul 26 2023
British miniskirt pioneer Mary Quant dies aged 93: family
Mary Quant went down in the history books for the mini-skirt and making women's clothes fun and affordable.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Why books could help empty France's prisons
The charity "Lire Pour Sortir" is championing reading as a way to tackle France's overflowing prisons, currently 20 percent over capacity.
Sun Apr 09 2023
Women authors now account for more books than men
Women's books even sold more copies on average than those written by men.
Wed Mar 08 2023
New 'Lord of the Rings' films announced by Warner Bros
Warner Bros said studio chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy signed a deal to make more movies based on JRR Tolkien's epic fantasy books.
Sun Feb 26 2023
History created as 945 candidates vie for parliamentary seats in GE15
A new chapter was written in the country's history books when 945 candidates from various parties submitted their nomination papers to contest in the GE15.
Sat Nov 05 2022
FBI found more than 11,000 government records at Trump's Florida home
Documents with classification markings were at times co-mingled with other items such as books, magazines and newspaper clippings.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Former Pakistan PM Khan accuses government of blocking YouTube to censor his speech
Islamabad police books Khan for threatening police officials and a judicial magistrate under sections of the anti-terrorism act.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Turkiye releases books on Hagia Sofia ahead of 2nd anniversary of its reopening as mosque
Turkiye's Communications Directorate on Saturday unveiled two books on Istanbul's Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a day ahead of the 2nd anniversary of its reopening to worship.
Sun Jul 24 2022
Pandelela books slot to 10m platform final in Budapest
Pandelela, who won the 2021 World Cup gold medal in Tokyo, is the most senior diver in the women's 10m platform event in Budapest.
Mon Jun 27 2022
New lease of life for secondhand books
For employees of secondhand online bookstore Books and Bobs, unboxing a box of newly-arrived old books is like opening a treasure chest.
Mon Jun 13 2022
K-KOMM targets more adaptations of books into movies to stimulate local film industry
K-KOMM is targeting to improve the adaptation of high-quality publications into the silver screen and help boost the local film industry.
Wed Jun 08 2022
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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024