Parents still place much importance on prestigious degrees, recruiters less so
How far would parents be willing to go to ensure that their child attends a recognised university?
Sun Feb 19 2023
Climate change 2021: There's no turning back now
Dedicated experts in the negotiating arena hailed solid even historic advances in beating back the existential threat of global warming.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Climate change may have had 'key role' in pandemic - Study
The changing climate and habitat destruction in Asia had driven virus-carrying species into ever closer contact with human populations.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Virus mutations down to chance, in more ways than one
SARS-CoV-2 mutates in order to maximise its survival chances and when it replicates, tiny errors in its genetic coding are introduced.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Meet the Meyerowitzs: Hoffman, Stiller and Sandler seek highbrow laughs
"The Meyerowitz Stories", which screened at Cannes on Sunday, is written and directed by Noah Baumbach, whose dialogue-heavy New York movies are often compared to mid-career Woody Allen.
Sun May 21 2017
Politics dominate SAG awards as 'Veep,' 'Moonlight' take early wins
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who won best comedy TV actress for playing flawed fictional U.S. President Selina Meyer on HBO's political satire "Veep," used her acceptance speech to call Trump's ban on Muslim
Mon Jan 30 2017
L'Oreal heiress's daughter charged with witness tampering
The daughter of L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt was charged Thursday with witness nobbling in a case involving exploiting the frail billionaire, her lawyer said.
Fri Jul 08 2016
In Myanmar, a former rebel now fights for peace
He was once a rebel fighting the government in the jungles of Myanmar. Now his job is to help attract new investment to the country as it opens its doors to foreign capital.
Tue Jan 07 2014
Twilight ends with a real bite
This is by far the best film in the series but it does not necessarily mean it's good.
Thu Nov 15 2012
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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