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The Ivory Tower's silent crisis: Why Malaysian universities must learn to learn - Shamyl Shalyzad Shamsuddin

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- Something is quietly unravelling in Malaysia's public universities. Behind the polished facades and impressive ranking climbs, a deeper malaise festers-one rarely discussed op... Read More


What should be on your Apple TV to-watch list in 2026

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27 -- Life is too short for bad TV shows so why not check out some fine stuff on Apple TV instead? Here's a list of what to look forward to come January next year - featuring wine, ... Read More


My favourite films of 2025

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- I know that for a lot of us, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our movie viewing habits forever, with many of us now preferring to watch movies from the comforts of our own ho... Read More


Renowned Sarawak calligrapher Kho Kheng Hee's works showcased at Beijing exhibition

KUCHING, Dec. 27 -- Two masterpieces of renowned local calligrapher and artist Kho Kheng Hee are currently being featured at an exhibition held at Rong Bao Zhai in Beijing, China. According to a repo... Read More


The use of the device of distinguishing by High Court judge in Najib's judicial review application - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- The High Court's decision on Monday (December 22) dismissing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's attempt to serve the rest of his six-year jail term at home has dra... Read More


The under-16 social media ban isn't the hard part, making it work is - Galvin Lee

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- Malaysia's proposal to prohibit under-16s from creating social media accounts by 2026 is a headline that instantly comforts parents: at last, action is being taken. The intent... Read More


TikTok tears cost Singaporean S$3,999 in 'hostage' rescue

SINGAPORE, Dec. 27 -- A Singaporean man transferred S$3,999 (RM12,558.57) to a woman he met on TikTok after she claimed she was being held hostage and on the brink of being sold into prostitution. Th... Read More


Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

SIBU, Dec. 27 -- Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, ... Read More


Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

SIBU, Dec. 27 -- Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway... Read More


Police secure remand extension for two suspects in Jalan Sungai Tapang murder probe

KUCHING, Dec. 27 -- Police have obtained remand extensions against two suspects to assist investigations into the murder of a 22-year-old man at Jalan Sungai Tapang last December. Magistrate Nursyahe... Read More