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Bangladesh
No country for women leaders
For more than three decades, Bangladesh was one of the few countries in the world to be led by women, yet there are almost none on the Feb 12 ballots.
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Thailand
Anutin bets big on nationalism
THE country's main political parties have held their final campaign events, rallying supporters just before a general election that caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul triggered early to capitalise on a wave of nationalism.
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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
Championing printed words
DESPITE my trepidation, I made it a point to visit a book sale recently.
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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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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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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
Attempt to smuggle foreign cash foiled
PETALING JAYA: An attempt by a foreign man to smuggle foreign currencies worth RM2.4mil was foiled when he was arrested by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at KL International Airport.
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AseanPlus News
Kites and victory cries fill the sky
COLOURFUL kites duelled above Lahore and cries of victory rang out from rooftops, as the city celebrated the lifting of an 18-year ban on a spectacular three-day traditional Punjabi kite-flying festival.
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Education
Don't miss it: Taiwan scholarship programmes
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Malaysia is inviting Malaysians who wish to further their studies in Taiwan to apply for its scholarship programmes.
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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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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
Dr Wee: Nation-building is for all
KUALA LUMPUR: Everyone must continue to play a role in building a more prosperous and stable Malaysia amid an increasingly diverse society, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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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.
