ON paper, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) meeting convened for April 28 was about a routine administrative matter: the transfer of a few high court judges under Article 200 of the Constitution. In reality,…

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Malay Mail Education·policy

N. Sembilan political impasse: Umno backs BN reps’ no-confidence in MB, calls for Pakatan talks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Umno has expressed support for Barisan Nasional (BN) assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan who have withdrawn confidence in the menteri besar, while urging continued backing for the unity government to…

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Korea Times Southkorea·higher-ed

STEM professors take helm of Korean universities in AI era

A growing number of professors with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are being appointed as university presidents, demonstrating a rapid shift in the leadership landscape that…

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Malay Mail Education·policy

Negeri Sembilan MB: Vacant exco seats will be finalised next week, rumour of meetings with Umno reps to fill them untrue

SEREMBAN, April 29 — Any decision regarding the vacancy of four Executive Councillor (Exco) positions vacated by Barisan Nasional (BN) State Assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan will be made next week, according to Menteri…

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Dawn Pakistan·policy

Karachi mayor Murtaza Wahab believes it's 'improper' to compare Karachi and Lahore's governance

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday expressed objection to comparisons between Karachi and Lahore in terms of infrastructure and governance, noting that both provincial capitals had different ground realities.…

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Malay Mail Education

Johor police confirm no criminal elements in shooting incident involving former Bersatu leader Tan Lek Khang

JOHOR BAHRU, April 29 — Johor police said they are ruling out criminal elements or the involvement of another party in the shooting incident involving former Johor Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) associate…

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Malay Mail Education·policy

Umno assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan dismiss rumours of U‑turn, await Zahid Hamidi’s instructions

PETALING JAYA, April 29 — Negeri Sembilan Umno leaders have dismissed speculation that several of their assemblymen may return to support the state Pakatan Harapan government, insisting they will act only on…

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NUS Newsroom·higher-ed

NUS Baba House receives major gift from Tun Tan Cheng Lock Trust to expand Peranakan heritage conservation, research and education

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Baba House has received a major gift from the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Trust, which will support regional research collaborations, expand public programmes, and broaden digital…

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Dawn Pakistan·policy

President pays tribute to Chairman Mao in his hometown

SHAOSHAN (China): President Asif Ali Zardari lays a wreath at the statue of Chairman Mao Zedong.—APP ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, who is currently on an official visit to China, on Tuesday visited Shaoshan,…

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Dawn Pakistan·policy

Iran expected to make new offer to ‘reluctant’ US

• Iranian envoy lauds Pakistan for ‘persistent labour’ to pave way for dialogue • Trump claims Tehran asked him to lift Hormuz blockade • Spy agencies studying ‘likely response’ to US declaring victory • Iran’s military…

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Malay Mail Education

PAS sets sights on 16 Melaka seats as state election gears up for December showdown

MELAKA, April 29 — PAS is set to contest 16 of the 28 seats in the upcoming Melaka state election. Melaka PAS Commissioner Zulkifli Ismail said the party has identified the following constituencies — Pantai Kundor, Paya…

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Malay Mail Education·policy

Pakatan condemns ‘betrayal’ by 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno lawmakers

KUALA LUMPUR April 28 Pakatan Harapan (PH) has strongly condemned the actions of 14 Umno state assemblymen from the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in Negeri Sembilan, accusing them of betraying the spirit of the Unity…

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SCMP Hong Kong·higher-ed

HKU launches School of Governance and Policy to foster global policy dialogue

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and fractured international relations, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has launched a new School of…

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Malay Mail Education·policy

Umno denies Perikatan pact to topple N. Sembilan MB Aminuddin, insists no takeover deal

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Negeri Sembilan Umno has denied any conspiracy or prior arrangement with Perikatan Nasional (PN) to remove Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, insisting that its withdrawal of support was…

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Malay Mail Education·higher-ed

Changing MACC chief not enough, wider reforms still needed, says Malaysian Bar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The Malaysian Bar has welcomed the appointment of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), but said the leadership change alone is…

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Dawn Pakistan·higher-ed

Muted traffic in Hormuz strains Gulf economies

• Seven ships pass vital waterway in a day, compared to pre-war average of 140 • Iranian lawmaker says military to manage maritime route as UN chief urges toll-free waterway • UAE rebukes Gulf allies for ‘meek’…

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Malay Mail Education·policy

Dr Akmal: No backdoor deals — Umno must choose dignity or polls as N. Sembilan crisis deepens

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has doubled down on his opposition to any “backdoor government”, saying his stance has remained unchanged since the Sheraton Move, while taking aim…

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Malay Mail Education·higher-ed

‘We paid a very high price’: Iranian women fear rollback after softer dress code policing

PARIS, April 28 — Images of bareheaded women sipping coffee in cafes in Tehran, in apparent defiance of the Islamic republic’s strict dress rule, have stirred interest outside Iran — but for Elnaz, 32, it is no…

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Dawn Pakistan·policy

Melania Trump says ABC should take stand on late-night host Kimmel over joke likening her to an 'expectant widow'

US first lady Melania Trump said on Monday it was time for ABC to “take a stand” on Jimmy Kimmel over a joke likening her to an “expectant widow,” a jibe with eerie resonance after a shooting at a dinner attended by…

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Malay Mail Education·policy

The Negeri Sembilan political crisis: What we know so far

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Negeri Sembilan remains in a state of political paralysis as a rare royal constitutional dispute has snowballed into a power tussle that threatens to end Menteri Besar (MB) Datuk Seri Aminuddin…

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Analysis: Setting a risky precedent

N. Sembilan political impasse: Umno backs BN reps’ no-confidence in MB, calls for Pakatan talks

STEM professors take helm of Korean universities in AI era

Negeri Sembilan MB: Vacant exco seats will be finalised next week, rumour of meetings with Umno reps to fill them untrue

Karachi mayor Murtaza Wahab believes it's 'improper' to compare Karachi and Lahore's governance

Johor police confirm no criminal elements in shooting incident involving former Bersatu leader Tan Lek Khang

Umno assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan dismiss rumours of U‑turn, await Zahid Hamidi’s instructions

NUS Baba House receives major gift from Tun Tan Cheng Lock Trust to expand Peranakan heritage conservation, research and education

President pays tribute to Chairman Mao in his hometown

Iran expected to make new offer to ‘reluctant’ US

PAS sets sights on 16 Melaka seats as state election gears up for December showdown

Pakatan condemns ‘betrayal’ by 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno lawmakers

HKU launches School of Governance and Policy to foster global policy dialogue

Umno denies Perikatan pact to topple N. Sembilan MB Aminuddin, insists no takeover deal

Changing MACC chief not enough, wider reforms still needed, says Malaysian Bar

Muted traffic in Hormuz strains Gulf economies

Dr Akmal: No backdoor deals — Umno must choose dignity or polls as N. Sembilan crisis deepens

‘We paid a very high price’: Iranian women fear rollback after softer dress code policing

Melania Trump says ABC should take stand on late-night host Kimmel over joke likening her to an 'expectant widow'

The Negeri Sembilan political crisis: What we know so far

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