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

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.

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.

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

Don’t threaten public security and stability, warns PM

KUALA LUMPUR: While views and criticism are allowed in democracy, stern action will be taken against those who challenge the law or threaten public security and stability, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Beat leftover food hazards

PETALING JAYA: Chinese New Year is a season of abundance, reunion and generosity, but prosperity does not belong in the fridge indefinitely.

Education

UM subjects soar in global rankings

Universiti Malaya (UM) recorded a strong and broad-based performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, led by a significant improvement in Education Studies, which reentered the global Top 100.

Nation

Measures implemented to keep Kota Tinggi schools open

JOHOR BARU: No directive has been issued to close the five schools linked to the tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kota Tinggi, says state education and information committee chairman Aznan Tamin.

Education

Tackling talent shortage with ‘franchise-based’ model

Higher education must move beyond static campus-based learning and adapt to an artificial intelligence (AI)-native world, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

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.

Nation

Over RM3mil in seizures in Perak enforcement operations

IPOH: The Perak branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry recorded seizures valued at RM3.57mil from enforcement operations conducted throughout 2025.

Badminton

Kenneth urges women’s team to push beyond limits

PETALING JAYA: The national women shuttlers were dealt a harsh lesson in the Asia Team Championships after bowing out in the quarter-finals on Friday.

Nation

2,750 projects completed in new villages over past three years

SUNGAI SIPUT: A total of 2,750 projects in Chinese and Indian new villages nationwide have been completed over the past three years, says Nga Kor Ming.

Nation

DPM: Youth, culture drive next phase of M’sia-China ties

KUALA LUMPUR: Education, cultural and youth exchanges will be central to the next phase of Malaysia-China relations, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Nation

Toll discounts for festive travel

PETALING JAYA: Motorists travel­ling ahead of this coming Chinese New Year celebrations will enjoy 50% discount on tolls, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic).

Education

Getting ahead with corporate mentors

AMID a mismatch between industry demand and graduates' skills readiness, Rehda Institute has broadened its focus beyond built environment training to support national talent development.

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.

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).

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.

Education

Championing printed words

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