It's About YOUth: Shaping the Future: Girls in Robotics
Nuha Amani and Nuha Rumaisa from Tunku Kurshiah College's Team Ensis Kogeki wowed the nation with their stunning match victory in Japan. They share their passion for robotics and hope to inspire more young girls to dive into STEM and robotics.
Fri Jan 10 2025

PM: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this stems from a request by the Malay rulers for the government to take a stricter stance on these matters.
Thu Nov 21 2024

New leader takes helm in Haiti pledging to stem spiraling violence
Alix Didier Fils-Aime was appointed by Haiti's transitional council to succeed Garry Conille, who only lasted in the role six months.
Tue Nov 12 2024

Fix the child illiteracy crisis to ensure a sustainable future
Education is a key to putting the world on a pathway that generates more economic activity, equity, and sustainability for all.
Sun Oct 27 2024

In rare move, Georgia arrests father of teen suspected in school shooting
The charges stem from Colin Gray knowingly allowing his son Colt to possess the murder weapon.
Fri Sep 06 2024

Universities need to extend digital, AI courses to students of other majors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was to address the issue of a lack of engineers in the field to meet the needs of the industry.
Fri Aug 30 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Rethinking STEM education for Malaysia's future
Malaysia's future in our technology-driven world hinges on nurturing a new generation of STEM innovators.
Mon Aug 26 2024

More than 47,000 people died in Europe last year due to heat, report says
Europeans live in the world's fastest-warming continent, facing growing health risks stemming from intense heat.
Tue Aug 13 2024

Applications for MyBrain 2.0 sponsorship programme now open - MOHE
The programme offers broader educational access to all qualified Malaysians seeking to pursue Master's and Doctoral degrees.
Thu Aug 01 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Navigating Malaysia’s innovation landscape: Unpacking the Global Innovation Index 2023
Our lag in innovation output stems from past poor policy design and implementation.
Mon Jul 29 2024

Former Thai PM formally indicted in royal insult case - official
Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to seek bail from a criminal court in the case that stems from a 2015 media interview.
Tue Jun 18 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Why STEM and TVET deserve your attention
Mastering transferable skills is essential, as it enhances professional performance and opens up diverse opportunities.
Mon Jun 10 2024

Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive
Authorities in the world's most advanced ageing society hopes to stem further declines in the birthrate.
Sat Jun 08 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Secondary school education: Managing their academic performance and mental health
Rather than stopping short at academic performance and co-curriculum activities, we should also take care of our youths mental health.
Tue May 14 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Primary school education: Teach them how to walk before running
Quality teachers and quality teaching should be the cornerstone of education reform, says EMIR Research.
Tue May 07 2024

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025

Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds
Out of the top 100 movies in 2024, more than half featured a story centered on a female actor as a lead or co-lead.
Sat Feb 15 2025