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PM: Students abroad should gain positive values "from the local community
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (358+ words) Updated 44 minutes ago " Published on 09 Jun 2026 12: 49 PM MALAYSIAN students abroad, especially in Japan, are advised not only to pursue academic excellence but also to take advantage of opportunities to gain experience and positive values "from the local community that can…...
Policewoman reunites with teacher who helped pay her STPM fees
1+ week, 1+ day ago (375+ words) Updated 2 hours ago " Published on 01 Jun 2026 2: 39 PM MORE than two decades after a quiet act of kindness changed her life, a Malaysian police officer has finally come face-to-face with the teacher she never forgot. Ain Ahmad recently shared her story…...
RM100 book voucher scheme positioned as investment in Malaysia's future talent
1+ week, 3+ day ago (419+ words) Ministry says the programme will strengthen reading habits, encourage intellectual growth and help nurture a more competitive generation of Malaysian students Updated 17 minutes ago " Published on 30 May 2026 9: 49 AM THE government's decision to provide RM100 book vouchers to students is being positioned…...
PPR system traps families in generational poverty, study warns
2+ week, 2+ day ago (635+ words) A major study by urban development organisation Think City reveals that thousands of residents in People's Housing Projects remain economically fragile decades after moving in Updated 11 hours ago " Published on 24 May 2026 9: 34 AM THE country's public housing system (PPR), originally intended…...
MCMC presents new online safety codes to strengthen child protection
2+ week, 4+ day ago (385+ words) MCMC unveils two new regulatory codes aimed at protecting children, reducing harmful online content and compelling digital service providers to adopt stronger safety and governance measures Updated 19 minutes ago " Published on 22 May 2026 1: 01 PM THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has…...
US health authorities warn of growing mental health risks from excessive screen use among children | Articles
2+ week, 4+ day ago (436+ words) Officials link excessive online activity to anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and substance abuse while urging families and schools to sharply reduce children's dependence on digital devices Updated 39 seconds ago " Published on 21 May 2026 3: 10 PM THE United States government has intensified concerns…...
Sabah ramps up human capital push with focus on youth, rural education and scholarships
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (457+ words) Masidi says integrated education initiatives aim to widen access and strengthen opportunities for students across all backgrounds Updated 1 hour ago " Published on 06 May 2026 1: 38 PM THE Sabah government is intensifying efforts to strengthen human capital development, with particular emphasis on empowering…...
'UK degrees' devalued as qualifications earned from Malaysian campuses blocked
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1377+ words) Updated 4 hours ago " Published on 04 May 2026 9: 44 AM By Murray Hunter and Geoffrey Williams FOR decades, the British education sales pitch has been as seductive as it is simple: obtain a prestigious, "equivalent" British degree at a fraction of the cost…...
Malaysia's ageing time bomb: rising elderly isolation and the silent tragedy of dying alone
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (633+ words) As the nation edges towards an ageing society, experts warn that fractured family ties, urban migration and social disconnection are fuelling a hidden crisis of elderly neglect and loneliness Updated 24 seconds ago " Published on 11 Apr 2026 10: 59 AM MALAYSIA is heading towards…...
Mounting risks appear as digital dependence among under-16s deepens
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (732+ words) Expert urges stronger parental guidance and safeguards as excessive gadget use among adolescents raises concerns over mental health, online safety and emotional development Updated 25 seconds ago " Published on 04 Apr 2026 9: 33 AM THE growing reliance on digital devices among adolescents is prompting…...