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.

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.

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.

Nation

Wolves in sheep’s clothing

GOMBAK: The era of hiding corruption behind ethnic loyalty must end, as billions were siphoned off by those claiming to champion a particular race, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Nation

Border worker shield soon

PETALING JAYA: The government is eyeing a year-end rollout of a cross-border worker protection scheme, with a feasibility study expected to be completed by March, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan (pic).

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

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.