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Education
Mum of two on a nature quest
NATURE holds a special place in Sumathi Narayanasamy's heart – so much so that she is willing to traverse physically demanding terrain just to experience its beauty.
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AseanPlus News
Facing an era of extreme weather
South-East Asia is being pummelled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc and caught many places off guard.
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Focus
Of own goals and fouls
US president Trump covets a Peace Prize. FIFA, at least, was happy to oblige.
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Nation
MCA Youth proposes party leaves govt if key concerns not resolved
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA Youth has proposed that the party consider withdrawing from the unity government if key concerns over education, extremism and equal treatment for all communities remain unresolved.
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Sri Lanka
Island nation unveils cyclone aid plan as rains persist
THE disaster-hit nation has unveiled a major compensation package to rebuild homes damaged by a deadly cyclone, even as the island prepared for further landslides and flooding.
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Education
More paperwork, better graduates?
Walk into any university today and you will hear talk about "quality assurance" (QA). On paper, it sounds noble, protecting standards and ensuring graduates are competent. No parent or student would argue against quality.
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Pakistan
Tense Afghan-Pakistan border clashes erupt
Clashes have erupted in a tense border region between the nation and Afghanistan, with each side accusing the other of launching "unprovoked" attacks.
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Indonesia
More rain fuels fears of starvation
BANDA ACEH: Further heavy rain has threatened Indonesia's flood-ravaged island of Sumatra as the governor of one hard-hit province warned that the death toll could climb beyond 883 because of starvation.
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Nation
Fear of tiger grips residents of Perak town
IPOH: A town near Chemor has been shaken by what is believed to be a tiger attack, leaving several cattle dead and others unaccounted for in Bukit Bangkong, Tanah Hitam.
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Education
‘M’sia among Australia’s largest transnational education partners’
Access to education isn't just about helping the individual - it's about lifting an entire nation and reaping the economic, social, and environmental benefits resulting from it, says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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Nation
‘We must earn public trust’
KUALA LUMPUR: The outcome of the Sabah election has underscored a hard political truth – parties that fail to take a firm stand when it matters most risk being punished at the ballot box, says Datuk Chong Sin Woon.
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Education
Is teaching losing its lustre?
Early this year, a teacher was investigated for telling her student to "go back to China" because the latter did not understand Bahasa Malaysia. And just last month, two others were brought to court for caning their charges.
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Nation
Unikop aims for able grads to police the nation
KUALA LUMPUR: Kolej Unikop, an institute of higher learning owned by Koperasi Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) Berhad, plays an important role in developing a relevant and industry-driven curriculum, says Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail.
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Nation
Temiar tribe supplied with 25 tonnes of food aid
GUA MUSANG: A total of 25 tonnes of food aid has been distributed to 1,000 households of the Temiar tribe at Kuala Betis Resettlement Scheme here in preparation for the monsoon season.
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Education
To cane or not to cane
Several serious cases of misconduct involving underage students have led the Education Ministry to announce a review of student discipline regulations which include caning, suspension and expulsion.
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Focus
Coping concerns
Many South-East Asians support climate action, but are hesitant about policies that can raise costs.
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Education
TRANSFORMING WHAT STUDENTS LEARN
Under the 2027 school curriculum, the Education Ministry will introduce six new subjects aimed at strengthening basic skills and character development during the early stages of schooling.
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STARPICKS
HOLISTIC GROWTH
THE 2027 school curriculum (KP2027) is set to transform education by putting empathy, character, and cultural awareness at the forefront of learning.
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Focus
Tired and sleepy: Trump faces realities of ageing in office
Trump, 79, is the oldest person to be elected to the presidency, and he is getting older.
