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SUNGKAI, The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) constantly monitors the safety of students still in Bangladesh through cooperation with Wisma Putra. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said that according to Wisma Putra, approximately 40 students from higher education institutions (IPTs) are among the Malaysians remaining in Bangladesh. “I understand that those (Malaysians) in Bangladesh include some working in specific sectors, not many but they are professionals. “There are also students who feel that they are not disturbed by the situation there, but their numbers are small,” he told reporters after launching the Tanjong Malim UMNO division meeting here

GEORGE TOWN, Licensing under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 is to hold all social media platform providers accountable, tighten standard operating procedures and curb cyber crimes, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She that this measure is essential to curb the rising cases of cybercrimes, particularly sexual crimes against children and online fraud in Malaysia, which have become increasingly alarming. She noted that there were 360 cases of sexual crimes involving children on social media recorded in 2022, which increased to 525 cases in 2023 while 288 cases were reported from January to June this year. “In terms

KUALA NERUS, A total of 50 schools, including two special needs schools in Terengganu, have been selected to participate in the Eco-Schools Terengganu programme organised by Yayasan Petronas. Yayasan Petronas Chief Executive Officer, Shariah Nelly Francis said the programme, involving teachers and students from primary and secondary schools, will be implemented from 2023 to 2026. She said the initiative is a collaboration between Yayasan Petronas, the Terengganu State Education Department (JPNT) and the Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF). “The Eco-Schools Terengganu programme aims to encourage active student participation in environmental conservation efforts. “Through this programme, selected students will be empowered

KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry of Defence will investigate claims about the presence of a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship in the South China Sea, particularly in the area around Beting Patinggi Ali, Sarawak. Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said this was to ensure if the foreign ship was anchored there or just passing through. “Patrols are conducted by the Royal Malaysian Navy and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency. The waters of the Strait of Melaka and the South China Sea are free-flow waters. It is a threat to our sovereignty if the ship anchors there.” ‘If it was

PARIS, Despite winning the first heat in the women’s 100 metre (m) breaststroke event, national swimmer Tan Rouxin’s effort was not good enough to finish among the top 16 to enter the semi-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games aquatic competition here, today. Competing at the Paris La Defense Arena, Rouxin clocked one minute and 12.50 seconds (s) to finish ahead of Moroccan Imane Houda El Barodi, who came in second with 1:14.57s while Ellie Shaw of Antigua and Barbuda finished third with a time of 1:14.78s. The 18-year-old debutant finished 33rd overall while Tatjana Smith of South Africa, who