Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada glad to get on the ice and happy with high shot count

MILAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Canada's defence of ‌their Olympic women's ice hockey title took longer than expected to get underway, and they also ‌took a while to get the goals flowing before finishing off Switzerland on Saturday, but the ‌team are happy to have put so many shots on target.

Life Inspired

HARMONY IN COLOUR

With Nippon Paint's thoughtfully curated colour palettes, updating your interiors becomes a meaningful way to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse.

Technology

How do I reduce my child's screen time?

Many parents are familiar with the phenomenon: instead of heading to the park together as agreed, children would prefer to sit in front of their computer or chat with friends on their smartphones. But is it really that bad? And are adults really role models in this context?

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Choosing the right pill for erectile dysfunction

I am a 55-year-old man who is not in the best of health.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.