MAY 19 — The empirical study of the separation of powers of the Attorney General (AG) and the Public Prosecutor (PP) is expected to be completed this year, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Empirical means based on what is experienced or seen rather than … Read more
LONDON, April 4 — The scientific community is constantly extolling the merits of living close to green space, with numerous benefits for physical and mental health. One study, published in the journal Environmental Research, claims that living on greener streets is linked to better sleep. The authors of this research came to this conclusion after … Read more
PETALING JAYA, April 1 — Electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland has confirmed that it is examining the viability of organising a world-class event in Thailand in 2026. Confirming their keen interest in a festival in Thailand, the company stated they are presently undertaking thorough research, with no specifics regarding date, time, and venue finalised. A … Read more
LONDON, March 29 ― We’re not all equal when it comes to insomnia. However, there are a few healthy lifestyle habits that can help minimise the risk of sleep difficulties. One of these is exercise, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Open. The findings of this study are the result of 10 … Read more
LONDON, March 28 — Struggle to wrap your head around daylight savings? Spare a thought for the world’s timekeepers, who are trying to work out how climate change is affecting Earth’s rotation — and in turn, how we keep track of time. In a strange twist, global warming could even help out timekeepers by delaying … Read more
LONDON, March 27 — English wines could benefit at the expense of French and Italian vines as climate change shifts the landscape in traditional wine growing, according to a new study published yesterday. Increased heatwaves and erratic rainfall could wipe out vineyards from Greece to California by 2100, researchers found — while creating optimal conditions … Read more
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
PARIS, March 27 — Being alert to various forms of social injustice could increase the risk of exposure to anxiety and even depression, according to recent research from Finland. If you’re committed to defending the rights of women, ethnic minorities and/or LGBTQIA+ people, and more broadly in the fight against social injustice, then it’s safe … Read more
PARIS, March 27 — Planting trees in the wrong places can actually contribute to global warming, scientists said yesterday, but a new map identifies the best locations to regrow forests and cool the planet. Trees soak up carbon dioxide and restoring areas of degraded woodlands or planting saplings to boost forest cover is one tool … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The issue of extending the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) to Rantau Panjang is still being studied and has been discussed by the government at the recent Malay Economic Action Council (MTEM) meeting, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said that while discussions have leaned towards the proposal to create … Read more
