Education & policy
crime
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Animal rights activists protested outside Bukit Aman police headquarters on Saturday to demand an expedited investigation into the shooting of 18 stray dogs on the Universiti Putra Malaysia campus in October. The protest occurred as activists expressed frustration over delays in the police probe. "We
sports
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has taken over the technical aspects of the National Football Development Programme (NFDP), while the National Sports Council (MSN) will continue managing administrative and support functions. The restructuring aims to strengthen Malaysia's football talent development ecosystem through a
sports
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has officially taken over the technical role in the National Football Development Programme (NFDP), while the National Sports Council (NSC) continues athlete management and support services. The move aims to strengthen the national football talent development ecosystem in a more
education
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — A Penang Umno delegate has called on the government to reinstate caning as a formal disciplinary measure in schools nationwide, citing growing concerns over legal risks faced by teachers in the classroom. The proposal was made during a party meeting, where the delegate argued that current
education
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) successfully hosted the Actuarial Summit 2025, attracting over 500 participants including students, educators, and industry professionals. The summit was jointly organized by APU and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) from the UK, with support from the
education
PETALING JAYA, Jan 15 — An explosion at a private university in Bukit Damansara has underscored the critical importance of engineering controls, routine maintenance, and safety audits in preventing accidents, with preliminary investigations linking the blast to an air-conditioning compressor. The incident occurred near a cafeteria-side maintenance area at the university
English
Universities increase scholarships to support STEM education and workforce development.