1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1355+ words) IN 2011, four Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia students won a Court of Appeal ruling that struck down the ban on university students taking part in politics. Their fight to have their voices heard after they were detained for joining a by-election campaign…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (246+ words) JAKARTA: Efforts to expand upcycling and waste management education among Indonesian schoolchildren are being stepped up to turn discarded materials into useful products with economic value, as plastic reportedly makes up about 20 per cent of the country’s annual waste generation....

5+ day, 8+ min ago   (362+ words) A SUPPORTIVE environment is important for mothers with newborns as they navigate through a series of challenges. “Breastfeeding is not only a mother’s personal journey but involves families, communities and healthcare professionals,” said Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on Women, Children…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (737+ words) HANOI: Vietnam is demonstrating a pioneering role through strong political commitments and decisive action to protect its youngest citizens online, said Unicef's representative in the country. Building a stronger legal framework Silvia Danailov, Unicef Representative in Vietnam, said the country…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (463+ words) PETALING JAYA: Badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has delivered on his promise to give young players a taste of international competition through the inaugural Lee Chong Wei Cup. Despite being a grassroots tournament, the event at the Juara…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (429+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Mental health support in schools must be strengthened by expanding access to qualified psychologists and establishing multidisciplinary support teams, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The Mental Health Advisory Council member said school counsellors played an important role…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (102+ words) The Star Talent sapped by bullying MALAYSIA’S ambition to become a high-income, innovation-led economy depends on more than digital infrastructure and technological investment. It depends on people. Universities are expected to nurture graduates who can innovate, conduct research and lead…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (462+ words) After receiving a prosthetic leg, Putera Muhammad Iman Mahadi Mohd Faizal was all smiles and happy that he could run around again. The six-year-old preschooler suffers from Proximal Focal Femo­ral Deficiency (PFFD), a condition in which the upper part…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (647+ words) MICHAEL Tong is hopeful of making a difference in his new role as OrphanCare Foundation advocate. “This appointment is in line with my personal vision of how the growing years of a child should be like. “A child should always…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (508+ words) PETALING JAYA: What began as an effort to provide food for struggling families during the pandemic has grown into a mission to help children build a better future through education. For the past five years, primary school teacher Abdul Rafi…...