World

Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says

Jan 17 (Reuters) - ‌The Trump administration wants ‌nations to pay $1 billion to ‌stay on his peace board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a ‍draft charter.

Nation

Missing actress Nadia Kesuma confirmed to have passed away

PETALING JAYA: Actress Nadia Kesuma who went missing upon arriving at the Raja Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, is confirmed to have passed away.

World

Guatemalan inmates riot at three prisons, taking 46 people hostage

GUATEMALA ‌CITY, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Inmates at three prisons ‌in Guatemala rioted on Saturday and took ‌at least 46 people hostage, mostly guards but also a psychologist, officials said.

Thailand

Road collapse causes traffic snag after pickup falls into sinkhole

An incident caused alarm among motorists in Samut Sakhon, when a section of Rama II Road on the inbound carriageway to Bangkok collapsed.

Focus

No love for K-pop stars

The return of global K-pop megastars BTS is receiving a lot of hate from some superfans. But can this parasocial effect continue as bands go global?  

Myanmar

Rohingya campaign not genocide, Myanmar insists

The country insisted that its deadly military campaign against the Rohingya ethnic minority was a legitimate counter-terrorism operation and did not amount to genocide, as it defended itself at the top United Nations court against an allegation of breaching the genocide convention.

China

Canada cuts tariff on Chinese EVs

Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

South Korea

Authorities summon civilian over alleged drone flights

Autho­rities have summoned a civilian to investigate if the person sent drones towards North Korea, police said days after North Korea threatened responses to what it called drone flights from South Korea.

Bangladesh

Press plead for urgent safety

Journa­lists, editors and owners of media outlets in the nation demanded that authorities protect them following recent attacks on two leading national dailies by mobs.

Japan

Takaichi mulls halting sales tax on food

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a pledge to suspend the sales tax on food as part of her campaign for a general election next month, the Mainichi newspaper reported, citing unnamed sources.

Singapore

Long-awaited UN biodiversity treaty enters into force

A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas has come into effect, provi­ding countries with a legally bin­ding framework to tackle threats such as overfishing and meet a target to protect 30% of the ocean environment by 2030.

Myanmar

Junta-backed party extends lead

THE military-­backed political party extended its lead after the second round of voting, official figures from the country's election body showed, lea­ving it on track for a parliamen­tary majority as the country heads into the final phase of its three-stage general election amid widespread conflict.

Education

Why global students flock to Malaysia

ACCESS to globally recognised degrees at lower costs is a major draw for international students to Malaysia, say stakeholders.

South Korea

BTS back with new album in March

After a nearly four-year musical hiatus, K-pop giants BTS are back. Well, almost.

Education

‘Gen Z not a lost generation’

Gen Z stands apart in exploring what gives relationships depth, what defines the purpose of work, and how social norms shape everyday life. These reflections are a natural part of our development as social beings.

Education

So you want to be a dentist?

If you love science and have a flair for the arts but do not know which to choose, consider dentistry. After all, dentistry combines the science of healing with the art of aesthetics.

Focus

What makes a youth leader?

For the writer, a basic criterion for a youth leader in Malaysia must be a deep understanding of Malaysia's plural reality and the risks of sharpening divisions of race, religion, or region.

Education

Celebrating academic excellence

MANAGEMENT and Science University (MSU) celebrated the academic achievements of postgraduate graduands during its 36th Convocation Ceremony on Dec 6 and 7 last year.

Education

A DECADE OF GROWTH AT SRI BESTARI PRIVATE SCHOOL

WHEN it comes to choosing a school, parents may face the dilemma of whether they should pick a school their child fits in, or a school that fits their child's needs.

Education

Unlocking Sabah’s sago potential

Beyond workshops and kitchens, vocational students are proving they can make their mark in academic journals.