Can the Malaysian higher education system survive without international students?
Assuming that the Malaysian borders are still closed for international travel, what does the future hold for Malaysia, a country ranked 12th for international students by UNESCO?
Wed Jun 16 2021
Eating habits, sedentary lifestyle... students may be some of the hardest hit during the pandemic
The simple fact of switching to doing distance learning for one's courses was also detrimental.
Tue Jan 19 2021
For isolated tribe, Philippine rickshaw brings learning amid pandemic
The Aeta villages in a mountainous area north of Manila are largely without internet access even television reception for distance learning.
Thu Oct 15 2020
In California, Wi-fi minivans help disadvantaged students
Each van is able to connect some 200 students, and seven have already been deployed as part of the project.
Sun Sep 20 2020
Virus forces distance learning on Argentine student doctors
Hands-on training for student doctors has been put on hold as Argentina's lockdown continues.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Worldwide, 463 million children can't access virtual schooling - UN
The UN estimates that 1.5 billion children worldwide have been affected by lockdowns or school closings occasioned by the pandemic.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Lawsuit accuses major food companies of marketing 'addictive' food to kids
The lawsuit claims food companies knowingly made harmful, addictive products, engineered to keep consumers hooked.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation
The decision was made at the 4th Malaysia-Australia Joint Defence Programme High-Level Committee Meeting, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rise in East Coast flood victims; Perak, Johor unchanged
In Terengganu, the number of victims in the state swelled to 5,853 people.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police raid Yoon office over failed martial law as impeachment vote looms
Presidential security official says, the raid widens investigation into the embattled leader's failed attempt to impose martial law.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police chief arrested as Yoon impeachment looms over failed martial law
Cho Ji-ho is accused of deploying police to block lawmakers from entering parliament after Yoon Suk-Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister
Mohammed al-Bashir says he would lead the interim authority until March 1.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Article 19 & CIJ call for revisions to protect rights in Online Safety Bill 2024
ARTICLE 19 and the Centre for Independent Journalism are concerned about specific provisions of the Online Safety Bill 2024.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide, official says
Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, has tried to commit suicide inside a detention centre, a justice ministry official told.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Stronger ringgit benefits cocoa farmers, reduces agricultural input import costs - MPIC
The reduced import costs would lower production costs for smallholders while boosting their profit margins, it said.
Wed Dec 11 2024
The strength of TV and BVOD ensures brand longevity for advertisers
The combination of mainstream television (TV) and broadcaster video-on-demand (BVOD) is emerging as a key strategy.
Wed Dec 11 2024