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Pakistan
IS affiliate claims Islamabad attack
An affiliate of the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing inside a Syiah mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan's capital that killed 31 people and wounded 169 others, as mourners gathered under tight security at the same mosque for funerals for the victims.
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Education
Advancing AI partnerships
Building artificial intelligence (AI) capacity should be the region's priority, given its accelerating impact across industries, public services and societies, says Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) president Prof Dr Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin.
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Education
UiTM students put respect first
EVEN as modes of interaction evolve, the art of communication itself remains rooted in four core values: kindness, respect, empathy and decency (KindRED).
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Education
Listening to our youth
Education in 2026 is about four things: enhanced technological support in teaching and learning; maturing digital strategies centred on sustaining institutions of higher learning; prioritising adaptable skills; and ensuring education remains relevant, engaging and outcome-driven to benefit the main stakeholders – students.
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Education
Connect to transform
BUILDING a bridge to a closed community requires more than just funding; it requires a seat at the table.
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Focus
‘Politics of hope’: Cynicism is not a strategy!
Tragically, in the Philippines' desperation to become Singapore sees the county ended up with Dutertismo – a cynical 'burn down the house' form of politics', says the writer.
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Indonesia
Comedian summoned over Netflix show
A COMEDIAN who has become the first Indonesian to air a special on Netflix was called in for questioning after police said they had received complaints that some of the material in the show was insulting and blasphemous.
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Education
Awards celebrate top achievers
ACADEMIC excellence, co-curricular accomplishments and university admissions often give students the impetus to go the extra mile and fulfil their potential.
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Education
Giving students a sense of purpose
IN today's changing world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, students are looking for purpose-driven education.
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Education
Unlocking potential on Pulau Tuba
OPPORTUNITIES mean little if students are not ready to step beyond their comfort zones.
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Nation
UTAR tasked with historical archives management
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA has signed an Archives Management Agreement with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), paving the way for the systematic preservation, organisation and digitisation of the party's historical records.
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Nation
Importance of preserving history
KUALA LUMPUR: History must not be distorted, and Malaysia needs proper archival management to ensure future generations receive an accurate account of the past, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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Nation
Johor reviews groundwater potential for data centres
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor government plans to review the potential use of groundwater as an alternative water source, particularly to meet the needs of the rapidly growing data centre industry in the state, says state exco member Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh.
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Bangladesh
Woman dies after contracting Nipah virus
THE World Health Organization (WHO) said a woman had died in northern Bangladesh in January after contracting the deadly Nipah virus.
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Nation
Beat leftover food hazards
PETALING JAYA: Chinese New Year is a season of abundance, reunion and generosity, but prosperity does not belong in the fridge indefinitely.
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Education
Championing printed words
DESPITE my trepidation, I made it a point to visit a book sale recently.
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Nation
Uniting as voices of reason for regional stability amid uncertainties
SERI KEMBANGAN: Malaysia and India can emerge as voices of reason amidst heightening geopolitical uncertainty, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Nation
Border worker shield soon
PETALING JAYA: The government is eyeing a year-end rollout of a cross-border worker protection scheme, with a feasibility study expected to be completed by March, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan (pic).
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Education
UM subjects soar in global rankings
Universiti Malaya (UM) recorded a strong and broad-based performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, led by a significant improvement in Education Studies, which reentered the global Top 100.
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Nation
Measures implemented to keep Kota Tinggi schools open
JOHOR BARU: No directive has been issued to close the five schools linked to the tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kota Tinggi, says state education and information committee chairman Aznan Tamin.
