Students question Singapore polytechnics’ use of AI in open house publicity materials
Some students said the AI visuals feel off-putting and do not accurately represent their schools.
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Major drop in maternal mortality ratio in Malaysia since 1970s
Data from the Statistics Department showed that in 2024, there were 25 maternal deaths and 6.7 infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
One in six children in Nepal province suffers from wasting
Acute malnutrition, also called wasting, is considered an emergency condition once it exceeds 10 percent because child mortality rises sharply, experts say.
Cooks trained to diversify egg recipes under Bhutan’s ‘One Child, One Egg’ programme
The goal is to prevent menu fatigue and improve students' acceptance and enjoyment of school meals.
Northern Vietnam hit by coldest spell of winter as temperatures plunge
The cold snap is being driven by an intense cold air mass, reinforced by a powerful upper-level jet stream, bringing overcast skies, light rain and a rapid drop in temperatures.
South Korea sets AI safety rules, first in world
Officials described the inclusion of legal safety obligations for frontier AI as a world-first legislative step.
AI-driven robot helps seniors stay active, prevents falls at active ageing centres in Singapore
The robot is meant for users who have difficulty walking and balancing, helping them stand safely from a seated position and sit safely from a standing position.
Hip fractures to triple in Malaysia by 2050
The study said Malaysians who sustained hip fractures shared similar characteristics with those reported internationally – they were older, medically complex and at a high…
Weight-loss shots pile up in Seoul while high-risk regions go without
This demand-driven supply pattern has prompted concerns over limited access for patients in non-metropolitan regions, where obesity rates tend to be higher.
Great-granny deftly keeps alive Malaysian mat-weaving heritage
Despite her advanced age of 88, Zainab Abu Bakar’s fingers never tire as she diligently weaves the leaves with remarkable creativity to fulfil customer orders.