Select Asian students to study medicine in Japan for free, new programme to start as soon as 2026

TOKYO: Japan’s Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry plans to cover tuition and living expenses for select international students from Asia studying at medical schools in Japan. This is the first time that the ministry is attempting such an initiative, which it is undertaking with the aim of contributing to the international community and expanding the use...

Almost 300,000 students in Malaysia registered as OKU this year, says Nancy

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of students registered as persons with disabilities (OKU) in Malaysia has reached almost 290,000 this year, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Women, Family and Community Development Minister said at least 289,161 students with learning disabilities have registered from January to October 2024 so far which was a sizable increase over the previous...

Sabah bomba save 20 lives amid flooding

KOTA KINABALU: Two primary school pupils were among 20 individuals rescued by the Fire and Rescue Services Department after floodwaters rose in several areas following hours of continuous rainfall here on Friday (Nov 29). According to Senior Assistant Fire Commander Mohd Ishak Amran, a team of three was dispatched to Sekolah Kebangsaan Kibabaig in Penampang after...

Education Ministry probing reports Thai students crossing Sg Golok to study in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry will investigate reports of students from Thailand crossing Sungai Golok daily to attend school in Malaysia, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said that if these students are Malaysians, this should not occur as the government has provided various access and educational facilities for its citizens. "If these children are Malaysians, they should...

Worrying trend of drug abuse and addiction among school students, says AADK

KANGAR: The issue of drug abuse and addiction among primary and secondary school students in the country shows a worrying trend based on National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) statistics, recording an increase from 2020 to 2023. AADK deputy director-general (Operations) Khairul Anwar Bachok said 10,456 drug abuse and addiction cases were recorded involving primary school students in...

Missing tahfiz students had wounds to their bodies, says KL top cop

KUALA LUMPUR: The police discovered several wounds on the bodies of the four tahfiz students, who were safely found after going missing. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the students, aged 13 and 14 years old, were found in Bangi and brought to the hospital for check-ups after they were suspected of...

King takes time to meet Malaysian diaspora in China

BEIJING: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, graciously took time to meet with the Malaysian diaspora in China. Sultan Ibrahim, who is on his maiden state visit to the republic from Sept 19 to 22 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, attended the reception held at a hotel here at 10am on Saturday...

Food poisoning: 51 Mara college students hospitalised in Melaka

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 51 students from Mara Professional College Ayer Molek, Tiang Dua in Melaka were rushed to Jasin Hospital and Ayer Molek Health Clinic for suspected food poisoning after consuming a meal at the institute's cafe two days ago. State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman said that...

Orang Asli student sets on path to be teacher with perfect STPM CGPA

KUANTAN: Wanting to follow her elder sister's path to university, Jazlin Jusoh became the sole Orang Asli student in Pahang to achieve a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in the 2023 Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM). The Sekolah Menentang Kebangsaan student found out when the results were announced on Wednesday (July 24). "My sister Jazreen's...

M’sian Teacher Receives Engraved YSL Lipstick As Birthday Gift From Her Student; Goes Viral For Her Reaction

We can only imagine how fulfilling it must be for teachers to be appreciated by their students. Nur Insyirah, a 29-year-old teacher from Johor Bahru’s Mohd Khalid Secondary School, took to TikTok last weekend to unbox a gift — lipstick from YSL Beauty —from a student. She was so excited to find her name engraved on the case, she giggled and...