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

Connect to transform

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Star Biz7

Building adaptation –the way forward

Urban renewal has garnered much attention and debate of late on the Malaysian built environment. Currently, urban renewal projects are focusing primarily on old dilapidated high-rise strata properties in urban areas. While the nation is relatively young, the majority of high-rise buildings are still relatively new and of low building age.

Education

Championing printed words

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

Education

Building future property developers

THERE is a belief in the marketplace that all it takes to make it as a property developer is a pile of cash.