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LETTER | Rethinking math curriculum with lessons from Vietnam's quiet revolution
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (682+ words) LETTER | Dear editor, back in the early 1970s, when I was slogging through Additional Mathematics and Form Six Maths, I remember sitting there thinking" what on earth is cosine for? Sine, integrals, derivatives - they all felt like these abstract hoops to…...
Philosophies from exile: Ex-S'porean student leader speaks about dissent and dialogue
1+ week, 3+ day ago (37+ words) Malaysiakini INTERVIEW | When activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri was recently barred from entering Singapore, it reignited familiar questions about dissent and the boundaries of acceptable speech...
'Who are we developing for': The question that shaped a global activist
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (102+ words) Malaysiakini "Each had a name, a recorded age, and a place in his heart as a "familial member," she told Malaysiakini, reflecting on the deep human connection that first ignited the spark of activism in her Today, that same spirit…...
Give to gain: Supporting women's comfort and dignity in public washrooms
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) Feminine hygiene remains an important aspect of public health, personal comfort, and inclusive space design. As shared environments such as offices, retail centres, healthcare facilities, and hospitality venues continue to serve a wide range of users, access to proper sanitary…...
COMMENT | Is banning social media for kids the way to go?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (198+ words) Malaysiakini COMMENT | I was sitting at my usual mamak the other day when my wife and children were all out having active social lives I was watching a family sitting a few tables from me The parents were both deep…...
Cheltenham College International School, Kuala Lumpur to welcome its first students in January 2026
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (331+ words) News and views that matter. Malaysiakini is an online news portal published in Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil. Malaysiakini receives over millions of page-views per day and is one of the most trusted news brand in Malaysia. Cheltenham College International…...
Automatic citizenship soon for children born abroad to M'sian mothers
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (99+ words) News and views that matter. Malaysiakini is an online news portal published in Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil. Malaysiakini receives over millions of page-views per day and is one of the most trusted news brand in Malaysia. Malaysian mothers married…...
Education Ministry to introduce character development initiative in 2026
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (91+ words) News and views that matter. Malaysiakini is an online news portal published in Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil. Malaysiakini receives over millions of page-views per day and is one of the most trusted news brand in Malaysia. The Education Ministry…...
Minister: Financial aid available for those offered uni placement
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (82+ words) News and views that matter. Malaysiakini is an online news portal published in Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil. Malaysiakini receives over millions of page-views per day and is one of the most trusted news brand in Malaysia. Higher Education Minister…...
What is RSV, and the importance of maternal immunisation
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (618+ words) Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common yet potentially serious viral infection, particularly dangerous for infants and the elderly. Despite its widespread presence and the burden it places on healthcare systems globally, awareness about RSV and its impact remains limited....