20+ hour, 24+ min ago (269+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 Happy retirement: Zahara cutting a cake during her farewell at the school. "Be obedient to your parents and teachers because they are the keys to success." Those were Zahara Abd Majid's parting words to the students of SMK Dato' Shahardin (SMKDS), Negri Sembilan, as the school's most senior language teacher. Students, she added, need to obey school rules and study hard to achieve their goals in life. Her advice for aspiring teachers is to cultivate interest and sincerity in their teaching and to treat students as their own children. Always remain calm and patient when facing problems with students, she said. Born in Labu, Negri Sembilan, the Malay Language teacher recently retired at the age of 60. Zahara, whose motto in life is to make today better than yesterday and to be of benefit to others, obtained her Teaching…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (517+ words) Friday, 21 Nov 2025 TikTok, in a statement, said the initiative was'part of the ongoing #ThinkTwice digital literacy campaign, which emphasised'a community- and evidence-based approach to online safety. The campaign also stresses the importance of shared responsibility among parents, digital platforms and policymakers, while respecting children's rights to access information, express opinions, protect their privacy and enjoy freedom of thought. Content Forum chief executive officer Mediha Mahmood said teenagers' digital well-being required'family support, as online habits and culture were'shaped by a healthy home environment. "Online safety should not mean restricting teenagers' access to the digital space. The internet is merely a reflection of real-world social issues. Culture is shaped by communities, and good habits begin at home. "We must empower parents to nurture creativity while fostering vigilance, encouraging healthy routines and building meaningful conversations with their teenage children," she said. TikTok Malaysia's'Public…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (385+ words) Saturday, 08 Nov 2025 SHANGHAI: Malaysia has secured 2,500 new placements for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes in China next year. Revealing this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said 5,125 places were offered to Malaysian youths last year to undergo TVET training at leading institutions and industries in China. "This increase was made following the success of previous programmes. These courses are short term, lasting between one and six months. "Last year, we first received 2,500 placements, but the number rose to 5,125. For this year, we also expect the number to increase to as many as 5,000," he told reporters after officiating the 2nd Malaysia-China International Industry-TVET Education Cooperation Forum and 4th Malaysia-China Vocational Education Fair here yesterday. Ahmad Zahid, who is the National TVET Council chairman, said the employability rate of Malaysian TVET graduates who underwent training in China was…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (661+ words) Tuesday, 04 Nov 2025 PETALING JAYA: Talent Corp, which has facilitated the return of 4,931 Malaysians abroad since its inception nearly 15 years ago, believes that more professionals would come home as the country's economy improves. "We are optimistic that the number of returnees will increase as the Malaysian economy grows and offers more attractive prospects," said outgoing Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad group chief executive officer Thomas Mathew (pic). "Even for those who are not returning soon, TalentCorp will continue to engage them through our MyHeart initiative so they can contribute from afar until they feel the time is right for them to come home," he said. Talent Corp, an agency under the Human Resources Ministry, is tasked with drawing skilled Malaysians back to the country. An Instagram post, which it put up in February, says it all: "Malaysia Misses You!" Mathew, whose term…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (150+ words) BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) hosted the International Higher Education Summit & Exhibition on Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Commercialization on Tuesday (Nov 11) and Wednesday near the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. Universiti Brunei Darussalam hosts summit on entrepreneurship, innovation Thursday, 13 Nov 2025 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) hosted the International Higher Education Summit & Exhibition on Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Commercialization on Tuesday (Nov 11) and Wednesday near the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. The inaugural summit, attended by over 400 participants including representatives from Southeast Asian nations, was Brunei's largest higher education gathering focussing on entrepreneurship education, research commercialisation, and startup development within universities. The event emphasised sustainable innovation and solutions for global challenges, supporting the United Nations Development Programme's sustainable development mission. UBD said the conference aimed at promoting development based on innovation through higher education and was held to mark UBD's 40th anniversary celebration. - Xinhua...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago (634+ words) Sunday, 16 Nov 2025 Inspiring the young: (From left) Prof Peacock, Prof Balbus, Hong Kong Baptist University associate dean (Teaching and Learning) Prof Shi Jue Jade, Baumeister and Prof Lusztig during the dialogue session at Maryknoll Convent School. Pursuing genuine passion and embracing challenges with persistence is the key to meaningful learning and success, say Shaw Prize Laureates. Reflecting on the importance of self-awareness when choosing a path, University of Edinburgh Prof of Cosmology John A. Peacock admitted that he had been influenced by an enthusiastic chemistry teacher and a less inspiring physics teacher, which led him to study a subject that did not fully align with his strengths at the time. While he eventually found his true calling, Prof Peacock wished he had made a more informed choice from the start. "I never attempted to find out what it would be like…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (235+ words) Thursday, 13 Nov 2025 For the people: Chor (second from right) receiving the mock cheque from Lim (second from left). With them are (from left) Lim's lawyer Guok Ngek Seong and Loke, with Datuk Lee Soo Gee witnessing the event. " ONG SOON HIN/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Edu'cation Foundation has recei'ved a RM200,000 boost, further supporting its efforts to provide affordable education and healthcare for Malaysians. UTAR Council member Tan Sri Chor Chee Heung received the donation from Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng in a brief ceremony here yesterday. Lim had pledged to channel all public funding raised during his recent legal battle for defamation to national welfare organi'sations." Chor said the contribution was meaningful regardless of the amount, and thanked those who had donated to Lim. "While there are those dona'ting millions, even RM200,000 is significant for an organisation…...

3+ week, 20+ hour ago (346+ words) Sunday, 09 Nov 2025 Siong Kang and Ming Han TWO Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) academics from the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science were acknowledged with the Best Presenter Award at the recent 12th International Conference on Energy and Environment Research (ICEER 2025) in Chengdu, China. Dr Lim Ming Han and Assoc Prof Dr Lim Siong Kang from the Department of Civil Engineering captivated international audiences with their research presentations at the "Natural Ecological Construction and Environmentally Sustainable Development" and "Renewable Energy" sessions, respectively. Ming Han was recognised for his paper "Stochastic-based Noise Prediction for Dynamic Construction Activity using the Random Forest and Bayesian Optimization", which leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to predict and mitigate construction noise. It also demonstrates how data-driven modelling can enhance urban liveability, reduce community disturbances, and contribute to the development of greener, quieter cities aligned with net-zero…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (358+ words) PETALING JAYA: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) has reached another remarkable milestone in its pursuit of academic excellence, climbing to 109th place in Asia and 26th in Southeast Asia in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026. The latest achievement marks a steady rise for the university, which was placed between 251 and 300 in 2013, before moving up to 131st position in 2025. Its latest advancement to 109th place reflects UTAR's consistent growth and commitment to excellence in teaching, research and global engagement. In the 2026 ranking exercise, UTAR recorded significant improvements in three key indicators: inbound and outbound exchange students, and staff with PhDs, reflecting stronger academic quality and international engagement. Furthermore, UTAR was also honoured with the QS Rating 5 Plus Stars Outstanding Award during the QS Higher Education Summit " Asia Pacific 2026 held in Seoul, South Korea, on Nov 6. It was the only university to receive the highest distinction…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago (428+ words) Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025 AFTER 33 years of shaping young minds, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Permatang Rawa principal V. Vijayaletchumi has closed the final chapter of her teaching career, leaving behind a legacy of discipline and dedication. The 60-year-old, born in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, began her teaching journey in 1992 after graduating from Maktab Perguruan Sultan Abdul Halim in Sungai Petani, Kedah. Her career took her to several schools in Penang including SJK(T) Rajaji, SMK Convent Light Street, SMK St Mark Butterworth, SMK Perai, SMK Bukit Mertajam, SMK Kampong Kastam and SMK Mak Mandin before she took the helm at SMK Permatang Rawa in October last year. For Vijayaletchumi, teaching was never just a profession but a lifelong calling. Over the years, she earned three excellent service awards in 2006, 2016 and 2025 in recognition of her commitment and contributions. Students and teachers gathered at the school hall earlier…...