[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
One quarter of Gaza's people one step away from famine, UN says
Practically all the 2.3 million people in the Palestinian enclave rely on "woefully inadequate" food aid to survive, according to UN.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Beware if 'time bomb' during sports pursuits
Dr. Ahmad Munawwar Helmi Salim emphasised that serious injuries often result from inadequate training and neglect of safety measures.
Mon Nov 13 2023
In Gaza, hospital procedures without anaesthetics prompted screams, prayers
Dr Mohammad Zaqout said that staff did their best to alleviate patients' pain with other, weaker medications, but this was inadequate.
Fri Nov 10 2023
UK healthcare strikes to intensify as junior doctors vote to walk out
Junior doctors agreed in 2019 to an annual 2% pay rise as part of a four-year deal, now say that is inadequate in light of higher inflation.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Film academy response to Will Smith slap was 'inadequate,' group's president says
The Academy was criticized for allowing Smith to remain in his seat, and accept the best actor trophy, after he assaulted Rock on stage.
Tue Feb 14 2023
In Turkey's worst-hit province, residents cry for help amid weak quake response
Residents complained of inadequate emergency response and rescue workers said they have struggled to get equipment.
Tue Feb 07 2023
S. Korean PM says inadequate crowd control measures blamed for Halloween disaster
The crowd crush that happened Saturday night at the Itaewon district during Halloween celebrations can be blamed on poor crowd management.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Ukrainian soldiers accuse Russians of abuses in captivity
Some had needles inserted into their wounds, some were tortured with water, some received inadequate treatment, said Vladyslav Zhaivoronok.
Tue Aug 23 2022
Floods: Problems at Selangor PPS considered solved - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the issue of inadequate food and stranded flood victims who could not be moved to relief centres (PPS) in Selangor yesterday is considered solved.
Sun Dec 19 2021
FDA asks Pfizer and Moderna to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric studies - NYT
FDA has indicated that the current strength of the studies was inadequate to detect the rare side effects, including myocarditis.
Mon Jul 26 2021
EPF: i-Citra designed for members to withdraw from Account 2 first
Amir Hamzah said if the amount in Account 2 is inadequate, then we will allow depositors to access Account 1.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Mammals can breathe through anus in emergencies: Study
The finding might also apply to humans who are in respiratory distress when ventilators are not available or inadequate.
Sun May 23 2021
Teachers may play role in in-school COVID-19 transmission: US CDC
A study conducted in elementary schools in a Georgia school district where it said mask use and social distancing were sometimes inadequate.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Paedophilia: Are we taking the issue of sexual child abuse too lightly?
Weak child protection laws make it difficult to punish child abusers in Malaysia, leading to inadequate investigations and low convictions on the reported cases.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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