Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Tapping the ASEAN higher education market
ASEAN's higher education market is experiencing significant growth, driven by a youthful demographic and increasing international student mobility. As of 2022, the region's youth population (ages 15-34) stands at approximately 213 million, marking the largest cohort in ASEAN's history.
Niaga SPOTLIGHT focuses on tapping this Higher Education market and Malaysia's goal of attracting 250,000 international students by 2025, in this crucial year as ASEAN Chair - in order to develop skilled human capital for long-term sustainability and prosperity in a rapidly evolving and globalised economy.
Niaga SPOTLIGHT focuses on tapping this Higher Education market and Malaysia's goal of attracting 250,000 international students by 2025, in this crucial year as ASEAN Chair - in order to develop skilled human capital for long-term sustainability and prosperity in a rapidly evolving and globalised economy.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?
Africa sees a wave of youth-led protests fuelled by frustrations over rampant corruption, poor governance, high living costs, unemployment.
Sat Jan 18 2025
ASEAN Kita: Paving the way to a greener future
Discover how Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN can advance green initiatives and sustainable development. Explore the role of youth advocacy, ESG leadership, and regional collaboration in building a greener and more resilient ASEAN, exclusively on ASEAN Kita.
Wed Jan 15 2025
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

Sports industry not facing lack of sponsorship but proposals fail to convince sponsors - Hannah
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh believes the sports industry in Malaysia is not actually facing a lack of sponsorship, but rather industry players have not been successful in convincing sponsors
Wed Dec 25 2024

US President Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve
US President Biden signed 50 bills into law, addressing issues ranging from the protection of vulnerable youth to ethics in public office and campus safety.
Wed Dec 25 2024

Victor's apology over inverted Jalur Gemilang on Zii Jia's jersey is sufficient - Hannah
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh believes that Lee Zii Jia had no intention of disrespecting the country.
Thu Dec 19 2024
It's About YOUth: Moral policing: The cost to women’s rights
From period spot checks at schools to sexist laws, moral policing comes in many forms. Abdullah Nishad from KRYSS Network and Sarah Czarina Mashanis from Family Frontiers discuss the impact of moral policing on women and the path towards a more accepting, compassionate society.
Fri Dec 13 2024
It's About YOUth: Chinatown reimagined: Mixing old roots with new ideas
Chinatown stands as a symbol of revitalisation, weaving together Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage. Kwai Chai Hong’s Zeen Chang and REXKL’s Lim Kok Kean explore the balance of preserving the area’s time-honored traditions while nurturing youth-driven innovation to fuel the creative economy.
Fri Dec 06 2024

Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024

'I will still use it' vows youth, as Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
Children, meanwhile, says they would try to find a way around the ban.
Fri Nov 29 2024

Flood: Youth ties drums to bed to keep ailing father afloat
Zulkifli Che Noh says his home is flooded every year during the monsoon season due to its location near a river.
Fri Nov 29 2024
It's About YOUth: Project EXIT uncovers mental health struggles
Astro Shaw’s Project EXIT shines a stark light on suicide and mental health. Director Zulaikha Zakaria and producer Syakir “Mo” Zakii discuss how the series delves into the realities of mental health, friendship, and the search for hope. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri Nov 22 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Empowering Malaysia’s future: A youth-centric approach to P/CVE
Youth empowerment and involvement in P/CVE remain integral to consolidating national resilience against violent extremism.
Wed Nov 20 2024

COP29: Empowering youth for a digital climate revolution
COP29 highlights digital climate solutions and the vital role of youth as innovators and agents of change.
Mon Nov 18 2024

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025