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Movie director unhappy with censored version

Movie director unhappy with censored version

Award winning Taiwanese director Tsai Ming Liang shares his feelings on his latest movie 'I don't want to sleep alone' with New Era College students.
PTPTN using suitable methods to recover loans

PTPTN using suitable methods to recover loans

The National Higher Education Fund Corporation says it is doing its best to recover loans from the one million borrowers.
Japanese artist shows off kinetic sculptures

Japanese artist shows off kinetic sculptures

free Japanese kinetic artist Masato Tanaka is displaying his years of hard work in Malaysia for the first time - at the Petronas Gallery in Kuala Lumpur.
WPFD focus on 'saving journalists'

WPFD focus on 'saving journalists'

Protecting reporters in the course of duty has everything to do with protecting the public interest, as World Press Freedom Day activities will showcase.
Varsities on the prowl for students in Ijok

Varsities on the prowl for students in Ijok

University authorities are checking whether students are taking part in the Ijok by-election campaign.
Shock for students conducting Ijok survey

Shock for students conducting Ijok survey

A multiracial youth group were scolded for 'disturbing the peace' while trying to get estate workers' views on the by-election. [ VIDEO INSIDE]
Human trafficking now a serious problem

Human trafficking now a serious problem

The government has been urged to pay more attention to the issue of human trafficking as it is turning into a serious problem.
Mek Mulung is back!

Mek Mulung is back!

f r ee Kudos to Petronas Performing Arts Group for reviving this extinct Malay traditional theater. It will be on stage at the Petronas Philharmonic Hall on April 20-21.
Ban handphones, PDAs for specific occasions

Ban handphones, PDAs for specific occasions

Cuepacs advisor N Siva Subramaniam says banning the devices at cabinet meetings and salary talks is justifiable but a blanket ban is unreasonable.
NUTPs caveat in ICT plan for schools

NUTPs caveat in ICT plan for schools

Supplementing ICT facilities in schools is a good idea, but more needs to be done, says the National Union of Teaching Profession.
Holding hands case postponed to April 30

Holding hands case postponed to April 30

The 'holding hands' case has been postponed to April 30 as Magistrate, Rashihah Ghazali had an urgent meeting to attend today.
'My Fair Lady' - a must-see for English literature fans

'My Fair Lady' - a must-see for English literature fans

free The musical 'My Fair Lady' will be on the KL stage next month as part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 and the nation's 50th year of nationhood.
Media over imaginative on Penang CM post

Media over imaginative on Penang CM post

The Penang CM urges the media not to speculate too much on whether there will be a change of leadership in Penang.
Technical glitches delay Smart tunnel opening

Technical glitches delay Smart tunnel opening

Officials remain tightlipped on the nature of the problems but said the tunnel will be opened once the cabinet gives the nod.
Film ban strange, says Said Zahari

Film ban strange, says Said Zahari

The former ISA detainee says the ban could be an attempt to prevent Singapore's younger generation from learning about the past.
Mixed reactions from TARC students

Mixed reactions from TARC students

Several students feel that the college should have informed them that their certificates were not recognised by the government.
The Bird House - very much a heritage movie

The Bird House - very much a heritage movie

free This local movie has a noble objective - to educate Malaysians on the importance of preserving and appreciating the value of our national heritage.
UM VC: Company exploited our students

UM VC: Company exploited our students

UM soft skills scam UM Vice-Chancellor Rafiah Salim says the university was in the dark that the speakers had attempted to abuse the students by asking them to promote the company's product.
TARC grads, the route is the private sector

TARC grads, the route is the private sector

Students intending to enrol at the Tunku Abdul Rahman College are advised that its courses are tailored for gainful employment in the private sector, not the civil service.
I am Muslim launched

I am Muslim launched

free Dina Zaman's book 'I am Muslim' principally aims to portray the correct impression of Islam to the non-Muslim community.
UM students campaign against 'soft-skills course'

UM students campaign against 'soft-skills course'

Arts and social science students are protesting the compulsory programme which, to them, seems more like a crash course in direct sales. [video inside]
Former students: Way to go, PTPTN!

Former students: Way to go, PTPTN!

Those who have taken loans from the education fund corporation have only good things to say about the new one-stop payment centre.
Ban paraquat to save plantation workers

Ban paraquat to save plantation workers

free Two non-governmental organisations want paraquat to be banned - it's a highly toxic herbicide and a great health hazard.
Students cry foul over direct sales workshop

Students cry foul over direct sales workshop

Attend or fail! This is apparently what some 500 UM students were told. The workshop aims to develop their entrepreneurship skills but the students think otherwise.