Students, activists, entertainers: Minecraft’s global appeal

Students, activists, entertainers: Minecraft’s global appeal

PARIS, May 15 — Since the first version of Minecraft was released to the public 15 years ago, the block-based world-building game has become a global phenomenon. Players of all ages and backgrounds have used the game for everything from educational projects and architecture to building communities and creating artwork. With more than 300 million … Read more

UM shouldn’t be a space for Zionist propaganda, students say after pro-Israel academic invited by international studies dept

UM shouldn’t be a space for Zionist propaganda, students say after pro-Israel academic invited by international studies dept

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The University of Malaya Student Union (KMUM) today demanded that the management of the university take responsibility for hosting an American professor known for pro-Israel and pro-colonialism views. The group said doing so would help resolve the controversy over the professor claiming that Malaysian leaders are advocating a “second Holocaust” … Read more

Prioritise students’ health before conducting outdoor activities, says health minister after student collapsed, died in cross-country run

Prioritise students’ health before conducting outdoor activities, says health minister after student collapsed, died in cross-country run

MUAR, April 20 — Parents and teachers need to be aware of students’ health conditions before they undertake any outdoor activities, including cross-country races, in view of the current hot weather. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said this is important to prevent children or students from any potential risks, especially during their involvement in … Read more

Higher education minister: University and University College Act 1971 will be continuously improved for the betterment of students

Higher education minister: University and University College Act 1971 will be continuously improved for the betterment of students

MELAKA, April 2 — The Higher Education Ministry has assured that it will continue to improve in terms of “output” the management of student organisations under the University and University College Act (AUKU) 1971 in the future. Its minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the commitment was to ensure university students can be more … Read more

Sarawak mulling over Cambridge syllabus assessment for Primary 6 students, says deputy minister

Sarawak mulling over Cambridge syllabus assessment for Primary 6 students, says deputy minister

SIBU, April 2 — Sarawak is planning to have its own assessment test for Primary Six pupils statewide starting 2026, said Datuk Michael Tiang. The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government said this plan is in line with the dual-language programme (DLP). “We (state government) are even considering the Cambridge syllabus (for … Read more

Hit by worker shortage, German city gets students to drive trams

Hit by worker shortage, German city gets students to drive trams

BERLIN, April 1 — Seated before the tram’s control panel, Benedikt Hanne, 24, deftly steered the red and white wagons, hours before heading to Nuremberg university to study for a social work degree. As an apprentice, Hanne was watched closely by a trainer, and the tram he drove had no passengers. But if all goes … Read more

Study conducted by researchers in Malaysia, Pakistan says students with high levels of academic stress are more likely to use ChatGPT

Study conducted by researchers in Malaysia, Pakistan says students with high levels of academic stress are more likely to use ChatGPT

PARIS, March 27 — Since it went online in November 2022, ChatGPT has been a hit with students, many of whom use it to write their academic papers. However, this use is criticised by the academic community, which fears that it contributes to an impoverishment of critical thinking. This fear seems to be backed up … Read more

Lahad Datu police: College student’s alleged murder believed to be over missing cash 

Lahad Datu police: College student’s alleged murder believed to be over missing cash 

LAHAD DATU, March 23 — Police investigation found that a misunderstanding between students of Lahad Datu Vocational College here that led to the death of Mohammad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, 17, yesterday (March 22) was a dispute over missing money. Lahad Datu district police chief ACP Dr Rohan Shah Ahmad said two vocational students … Read more

In Lahad Datu, 17-year-old boy found dead in dormitory, 13 students detained

In Lahad Datu, 17-year-old boy found dead in dormitory, 13 students detained

LAHAD DATU, March 22 ― A 17-year-old student was found dead with signs of bruises and injuries on several parts of his body at a college dormitory here early this morning. Lahad Datu district police chief ACP Dr Rohan Shah Ahmad said police believe that there was a misunderstanding between the victim and other students … Read more

Education Ministry assures no marginalising students of Integrity and Henry Gurney Schools, says minister

Education Ministry assures no marginalising students of Integrity and Henry Gurney Schools, says minister

MELAKA, March 21 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) has assured that students of the Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney Schools in the country will not be left out of access to the best education just because they are in such schools. Its minister, Fadhlina Sidek said this assurance includes receiving all forms of facilities … Read more