ASEAN members should focus on sustainable development as a group - Economist
Jeffrey D Sachs, a world-renowned economics professor at Columbia University, says the new economy aims to be environmentally sustainable.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade
The protest was organised by university students, who blamed authorities for collapse of a railway station roof that killed 15 people.
Mon Jan 13 2025
UM lecturer, students among seven questioned over cat deaths
A lecturer, students from Universiti Malaya (UM), and an animal rights activist are among seven individuals questioned in connection with the recent cat deaths at the university.
Fri Dec 27 2024
Consider This: Syria — Fall of the House of Assad
After 13 years of war, an offensive by Syrian opposition groups has ousted Bashar al-Assad as Syria’s president in just days. This historic moment raises urgent questions: What kind of future awaits Syria—for its governance, for the millions of Syrians, both inside the country and in the diaspora, and for the future for the Arab region? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Samer Abboud, Associate Professor of Global Interdisciplinary Studies at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, US, where his research focuses on warfare in Syria and the emergence of an illiberal post-conflict order in the country. He is also the Director of its Center for Arab and Islamic Studies. In 2018 he authored a book titled ‘Syria’, which explores the outbreak and trajectory of the Syrian uprising, and is currently working on his next book on the country.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Singapore's civil service ranked world's best in Oxford University study
Singapore finished ahead of Norway, Canada and Denmark in the inaugural Blavatnik Index of Public Administration.
Fri Dec 06 2024
UiTM enhances monitoring, procedures for co-curricular activities following trainee's death
ATM has started an investigation into the death of a trainee, following allegations of bullying during a military training session at a public university.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UPNM: Statement of nine individuals recorded, suspect to be present at Cheras IPD this afternoon
Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa says the individuals whose statements were taken involved witnesses to the incident and university staff.
Mon Nov 11 2024
A person is dead and 16 are hurt after a shooting at Tuskegee University; 1 arrest made
Jaquez Myrick taken into custody while leaving the campus shooting scene, found with a handgun equipped with machine gun conversion device.
Mon Nov 11 2024
World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
The palm-sized LignoSat is tasked to demonstrate the cosmic potential of the renewable material as humans explore living in space.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Harris appeals to Christians and Arab Americans; Trump again embraces violent rhetoric
More than 77 million Americans have already done so ahead of Tuesday's Election Day, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Act 605 needs review to grant exemptions to university academics making statements - Zambry
The move aims to ensure that public universities in the country are not bound by the entirety of the circulars issued to statutory bodies.
Thu Oct 24 2024
University student remanded for allegedly cheating NGOs and the public
The students modus operandi involved soliciting funds from NGOs and individuals by fabricating stories.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Bridging the tower and the forum: Envisioning the future role of university as a hub for dialogue
The imperative for dialogue among nations and cultures has never been more critical, with universities playing a pivotal role.
Fri Sep 27 2024
AWANI Tonight: Should M'sia implement stricter controls for children on social media?
Dr Benjamin Loh from Taylor's University shares his insights about the necessity for setting a minimum age limit for children to use social media in Malaysia.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Danish police detain activist Greta Thunberg during Gaza war protest
Six people were detained at the scene at the Copenhagen University after some 20 people had blocked the entrance to a building.
Wed Sep 04 2024
[OPINION] Bridging East and West: How Malaysia can seize the AI and climate initiative?
Malaysia has the potential and unique opportune moment to establish itself as a global leader in AI and climate innovation.
Wed Jan 22 2025
BNM's international reserves at US$115.5 bln as at Jan 15, 2025
The central bank says the reserves position is sufficient to finance 4.9 months of imports of goods and services.
Wed Jan 22 2025
At UN, Panama reminds Trump he should not be threatening force
Panama is a member of the council, which is charged with maintaining international peace and security, for 2025-26.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan home from hospital days after knife attack by intruder
Saif Ali Khan had surgery after sustaining stab wounds to his spine, neck and hands, doctors said.
Wed Jan 22 2025
22 Democratic-led states sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order
Losing out on citizenship would prevent those individuals from having access to federal programs like Medicaid health insurance.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Vivy Yusof and husband claim trial to alternative charges of misappropriating Khazanah, PNB funds
The couple is jointly charged with misappropriating RM8 million in investment funds from Khazanah and PNB.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Trump says Biden left him 'inspirational-type' letter
Trump says Biden advised him to enjoy his term and emphasised the importance of the role.
Wed Jan 22 2025
TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 bln on AI chips in 2025, FT reports
This move comes as the Chinese company faces pressure from Washington to sell its popular video-sharing app in the United States.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Meta lures TikTok creators with bonuses
Eligible TikTok creators will be able to earn up to US$5,000 in bonuses over three months for posting Reels on Facebook and Instagram.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Hundreds of Capitol rioters released from prison after Trump's sweeping pardon
The new president pardons more than 1,500 people, including some who assaulted police officers.
Wed Jan 22 2025