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Poverty-tackling trio win Nobel economics prize
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - U.S.-based economists Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer won the 2019 Nobel Economics Prize on Monday for their work in fighting poverty that has helped millions of children around the world.
Singing and dancing, Haitians flock to streets in anti-government protest
PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Thousands of Haitians packed the streets in Port-Au-Prince on Sunday to call for President Jovenel Moise's resignation, singing and dancing in a carnival-like protest led by artists after weeks of intensifying anti-government demonstrations.
Dire need for better sex education in schools, say groups
PETALING JAYA: Child rights and women groups have reiterated calls for sex education in schools in view of the “insignificant” decrease in pregnancies among unmarried teenagers, despite many government initiatives being carried out over the years.
All must play role in stopping sea plastic pollution
KUALA LUMPUR: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) estimates there is 150 million metric tonnes of plastic waste in the sea which is disrupting marine life.
Significant work to do, but Brexit deal still possible, PM Johnson tells cabinet
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his cabinet on Sunday that a Brexit deal was still possible but that there was significant work to be done to reach one, a spokeswoman from his office said in a statement.
Universities should revise curriculum to match in-demand job skills
KUALA LUMPUR: Universities should look at the Critical Occupations List and top associated skills to reduce mismatch of skills required for industries and enhance employability, says Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp).
Over 150 Hulu Langat residents evacuate due to flash floods
HULU LANGAT (Bernama): Over 150 residents in Hulu Langat were relocated to a temporary relief centre at SK Sungai Serai here after their homes were inundated by flash floods, on Saturday (Oct 12) evening.
Sabah NGO asks why so much for breakfast as not all pupils need it, money better spent elsewhere
KOTA KINABALU: The free breakfast scheme for all 2.7mil primary pupils nationwide starting next year might not be the best unifying factor that the Education Ministry hopes it is, says Community Empowerment Initiative Sabah (CEI).
Hong Kong protesters and police clash, metro and shops targeted
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and riot police clashed in chaotic scenes around the city on Sunday, with police in riot gear chasing protesters through crowds of lunchtime shoppers.
Scientists endorse mass civil disobedience to force climate action
LONDON (Reuters) - More than 300 scientists have endorsed a civil disobedience campaign aimed at forcing governments to take rapid action to tackle climate change, warning that failure could inflict "incalculable human suffering."