Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-Spooner savours first score for Canada after injury recovery

MILAN, ‌Feb 7 (Reuters) - Canada's veteran forward Natalie Spooner hit a satisfying ‌new milestone in her comeback story on Saturday, as she ‌scored her team's opening goal of the Milano Cortina Games after a long road back from injury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Education

Championing printed words

DESPITE my trepidation, I made it a point to visit a book sale recently.

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.

Education

Connect to transform

BUILDING a bridge to a closed community requires more than just funding; it requires a seat at the table.

Education

Giving students a sense of purpose

IN today's changing world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, students are looking for purpose-driven education.

Education

Unlocking potential on Pulau Tuba

OPPORTUNITIES mean little if students are not ready to step beyond their comfort zones.

Golf

Build a better swing sequence

THE golf swing is an athletic motion built on the body's ability to coil and uncoil while the club travels on a circular arc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nation

M’sia, India ties enter next level

SERI KEMBANGAN: India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system is set to enter the Malaysian market as Malaysia and India deepen their longstanding economic ties, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced.

Nation

Address issue wisely and tactfully, Zahid urges all parties

SEREMBAN: All parties must address the issue of illegal houses of worship wisely and tactfully, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic).