Malaysian students among world’s most bullied
Data from the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) shows that Malaysia ranked fourth out of 45 countries in bullying prevalence among eighth-grade…
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Malaysia mulls adding nuclear to sustainable energy mix in 10 years, says minister
The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister said the country is studying nuclear power as a clean energy source in line with global trends and the country’s…
Overseas demand for Malaysian nurses soars
The Middle East and Singapore are top destinations, with Australia, New Zealand, the European Union and the United States showing greater interest in hiring Malaysian nurses.
Focus on prevention, not punishment, for bullying: Malaysian experts
A special tribunal comprised of child experts, educators, psychologists and legal professionals would be better equipped to deal with such matters as the focus should be on the…
Malaysia’s Silver Mums embrace parenthood after 50
According to Malaysia's Statistics Department, the number of women giving birth at 50 and above rose from 36 in 2022 to 58 in 2023.
Malaysians have highest grocery bill in South-East Asia
Experts said several factors explain this, including a reliance on food imports, a weaker Ringgit, and farm labour shortages.
Malaysia sees surge in Chinese student applications
Education Malaysia Global Services said Malaysia’s multilingual environment, political stability, safety, as well as rich cultural experiences, are motivating factors for China…
News organisations in Asia Pacific embrace AI innovations
The World Association of News Publisher's AI Showcase: Best Case Studies from the WAN-IFRA AI Catalyst Programme featured three news organisations presenting their prototypes:…
Charting obesity’s continued rise in Malaysia
Despite existing policies, a report said the number of adults with high BMI in Malaysia will continue to rise from 8.14mil in 2010 to 10.17mil in 2015 and to 17.55mil in 2030.
More seniors applying for jobs to cope with rising cost of living
Experts have said an estimated 1% of the current 3.9 million seniors are actively searching for jobs, which reflects a significant portion of the aged population engaging in the…