US to reportedly use AI to revoke visas of students it sees as Hamas supporters
Trump says he will also stop federal funding for educational institutions that allow what he called illegal protests.
Fri Mar 07 2025
Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown
From July 1, international student visa fees increases, while onshore applications barred for visitor visa holders.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules
PM Anthony Albanese said Australia's migration numbers needed to be wound back to a "sustainable level," adding that "the system is broken."
Mon Dec 11 2023
US embassy in the doghouse in China after student visa post backfires
Netizens took exception to an American embassy social media post they interpreted as likening Chinese students to dogs.
Thu May 06 2021
Student visa backlog to be solved within two weeks
A backlog of about 4,000 student visa applications yet to be processed would be solved within two weeks following the addition of Immigration officers, said Higher Education Minister.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Foreign student visa approval in 14 days - Zahid
The matter was decided at a high level meeting on intake of foreign students chaired by him on Thursday.
Sat Jan 21 2017
Less than 0.1 pct international students involved in crime in M'sia - Idris Jusoh
Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said the establishment of EMGS in 2013 had reduced cases of international student visa abuse besides assisting to raise the number of international students arrival in Malaysia.
Thu Dec 24 2015
Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high
The real number of people living in modern slavery in Britain is estimated to be around 130,000, according to a human rights group.
Sun Mar 09 2025
What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Scam centres, particularly those in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar run illegal online schemes to defraud people.
Sun Mar 09 2025
Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts
Decriminalising drugs would help all, especially women, who are among the worst impacted despite being less likely to use drugs.
Sun Mar 09 2025
INSIGHT - How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Sudan produces 80 pct of the world's gum arabic, a natural substance from acacia trees used to mix, stabilise, and thicken ingredients.
Sun Mar 09 2025
More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death
The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.
Sun Mar 09 2025
INSIGHT - Musk rallies the far right in Europe. Tesla is paying the price.
Some EV buyers avoid Tesla due to Elon Musk's views, while competition from new, affordable electric vehicles is growing.
Sun Mar 09 2025
In China, a designer rethinks lingerie for women who have had breast cancer surgery
More than 350,000 women in China are diagnosed with breast cancer annually.
Sun Mar 09 2025
Why would the US government shut down?
Congress is supposed to allocate funding to 438 government agencies before October 1, the start of the fiscal year.
Sat Mar 08 2025
What is behind South Korea medical student quota dispute
Here are some details about South Korea's medical system and the dispute.
Sat Mar 08 2025
Vietnam considers relaxing two-child policy amid declining birth rate
Vietnam proposes allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, and addressing regional disparities in birth rates.
Sat Mar 08 2025