Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (June 21 , 2025)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (June 14, 2025)
A TRAINING programme is available for youths with special needs to become leaders when it comes to dealing with people with disabilities (OKU).
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Banking Group (RHB) celebrates the continued success of its #JomBiz programme, a socio-economic empowerment initiative aimed at empowering B40 micro entrepreneurs.
KLANG: The Malaysian Society for Academic Psychiatry (MSAP) has developed a six-month training programme for general practitioners (GPs) to help patients with mental health issues.
KOTA KINABALU: Two organisations have launched targeted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to support less fortunate communities in Sabah, providing essential aid to those affected by poverty and natural disasters.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (May 27, 2025)
TAWAU: After joining the army, Muhammad Zamzuri Zulkefli's family would rely only on his salary as a staff sergeant at the Kabota Camp here.
JAKARTA: The government continues to work to prepare for the establishment of Sekolah Rakyat (community schools), President Prabowo Subianto's flagship programme aimed at low-income families, as authorities start to select potential students ahead of their nationwide opening slated for this year.
IN celebration of Earth Day 2025, e-waste collection hubs operated by 10 women entrepreneurs will be established across the Klang Valley and in Johor Baru under a newly launched MADCash x ERTH Mini Hub programme.
PETALING JAYA: The Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has completed a two-day working trip to London, UK, where he met with various leaders, youth-focused institutions and members of the Malaysian diaspora.
JOHOR BARU: Custom-made Malayan tapir bookshelves are making their rounds in rural Johor schools in a charming effort to get children excited about reading.
JOHOR's local councils and libraries are taking steps to promote reading by bringing books into community spaces.
BENGALURU: Thousands of community health workers in the south Indian state of Kerala have been on strike for more than 110 days. Their demands? Better pay, reduced workload, social security and dignity.
In Melaka, a classical music festival quietly punches above its weight to keep the music playing
SUBANG Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng has initiated a senior citizens internship programme at her office to leverage the latter's valuable experience and knowledge.
A beauty programme has empowered women to upskill themselves in the hair and beauty business to help improve their financial standing.
SINGAPORE: For seniors who have been incarcerated, reintegrating into society after their release can be a daunting task. Some are estranged from their families, while others struggle to find accommodation or jobs.
The Digital Equity Act was intended to fill gaps and cover unmet needs that surfaced during the massive broadband rollout.
THE annual Kiwanis Motor Treasure Hunt by Kiwanis Club of Kuala Lumpur (KCKL) is heading to the beach for its 42nd edition.