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What's required (or rewarded) in school but ignored (or punished) outside school?

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 29 -- I've been in the education sector more than two decades. What always surprises me is how many folks (especially parents) draw a strong causal line from "school performance" t... Read More


'Roscoe forever': F1 star Lewis Hamilton pays touching tribute to beloved canine

LONDON, Sept. 29 -- Ferrari F1 driver Lewis Hamilton said goodbye to his beloved English bulldog Roscoe in an emotional social media post. He wrote: "Lost my best friend last night. Thank you all for... Read More


After record-breaking concerts, pop icons KRU announce one last big show in November

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- Fans of Malaysian pop icon KRU will get another chance to catch their favourite boy band live in action once again this November. This will be a follow up of their sold-out ... Read More


State stars vs self-made pros: How Malaysia's elite badminton players get paid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- The recent controversy over a delayed incentive payment to Paralympic gold medallist Cheah Liek Hou has sparked debate on how Malaysia's top badminton players are treated, ca... Read More


Rabbit Mac's journey: From NFTs to kitchen beats to Hanumankind, a comeback with 'Watch Me'

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- For more than a decade, Rabbit Mac has been a defining name in Malaysia's underground hip-hop scene. Known for his work with Psycho Unit (later PU4LYF Entertainment), he buil... Read More


Zara Qairina inquest: Student says harsh scolding by seniors a common part of dorm culture

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 29 -- A witness in the inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir told the court that harsh scolding by senior students was a common and accepted part of hostel c... Read More


Zara Qairina inquest: Student says harsh scolding by seniors was a common part of dorm culture

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 29 -- A witness in the inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir told the court that harsh scolding by senior students was a common and accepted part of hostel c... Read More


Lawyer: Slow pace of Zara Qairina inquest suggests proceedings will continue beyond Sabah state election, may run into year-end

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 29 -- With only 19 per cent of the inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir completed, proceedings are expected to extend beyond the upcoming state election and... Read More


Singapore's population hits 6.11m, driven by rise in non-residents and migrant workers

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29 -- Singapore's population reached 6.11 million as at June 2025, up 1.2 per cent from a year earlier and driven mainly by an increase in non-residents. Citizens grew by 0.7 per cen... Read More


MACC raids tyre smuggling syndicates linked to RM350m in lost federal revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has raided companies suspected of tyre smuggling and falsifying import and export documents that cost the government about RM3... Read More