Crime rate in Malaysia up 11%
Despite the overall rise, cases of intentional homicides and kidnapping incidents showed a reduction.
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Malaysian school stabbing victim was polite, liked helping others, says friend
Sixteen-year-old Yap Shin Xuen, a Form Three student, died after being stabbed by a 14-year-old male schoolmate during school hours on Tuesday.
Malaysian government to make five key changes to keep students safe, says Education Minister
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said these reforms will include stricter enforcement of bans on dangerous items and enhanced student mental health and psychosocial support…
Mental health and safety measures to be strengthened in Malaysia’s schools after spate of safety issues
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said recent incidents involving safety issues in schools have exposed weaknesses that must be addressed immediately.
New smoking control law must be enforced firmly: Malaysian experts
On whether the radius on the prohibition of smoking products should be increased, he said it is only something good in principle. Currently, no sale of tobacco or vape products…
Singapore firms have committed over US$4.2b in Johor since SG-Johor SEZ pact: DPM Gan
DPM Gan, who is also Minister for Trade and Industry, said both Singapore and Malaysia will attract and anchor flagship projects for key sectors that both countries want to grow,…
Malaysian artist and filmmaker turns art gallery into recycled robot apocalypse
In The Automaton Project, the debut solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Jonathan Jayasuria, 28, future, fiction, and memory come together to create a…
Palestine – a cause for all
The writer says: "Not every Palestinian is a terrorist or a Muslim, not every Jew is a Zionist, not every Arab nation has been sincere in wanting to save Palestine, and certainly…
Student stabbed to death in Malaysian school
According to initial information, the suspect is believed to have attacked and stabbed the victim during school hours.
Chatbot offers comfort, but is it enough for Malaysian teens?
AI is not the best avenue for anyone to seek emotional support, and it's important that they reach out to the right channel, an expert said.