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Why degrees alone no longer suffice – Diana Abdul Wahab

Malaysia has more graduates than ever, yet over 1.9 million are working in jobs that don’t need their degrees. Dr. Diana Abdul Wahab says the issue isn’t joblessness — it’s a growing mismatch between university training and real industry skills

Balancing equity and merit: a call for reform in Malaysia’s university admissions system – Nik Nazmi

The issue of university admissions in Malaysia requires a delicate balance between affirmative action and meritocracy. As frustrations grow over limited university spots, it is time for bold structural reforms to ensure fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities for all students

Rapid KL On-Demand expands to city centre, university zones

New routes covering CBD, UPM, IIUM and Damansara areas aim to ease last-mile travel and boost urban mobility

Taken out of context: UTeM refutes report of VC’s ‘student-staff romance advice’

University responds to allegations of Massila Kamalrudin sharing inappropriate advice on flirting with dean and lecturers, saying the clip was edited and part of a dissatisfied group’s plot

Academia isn’t admin: MoHE to ensure lecturers not shackled by civil service protocol

Following university circular going viral for banning staff from voicing out, Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir says he is working to bring back the ‘spirit of academia’ which allows open discussions

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Tragedi lori jatuh laut, pemandu ditemukan lemas

Seorang lelaki berusia 24 tahun, dipercayai lemas selepas lori yang dipandunya terjatuh ke dalam laut di Dermaga Pelabuhan Barat, Klang di sini, hari ini.

What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes

Seedance 2.0 and Napster: History repeating in digital disruption, backlash, and forced evolution? – K V Soon

From Hollywood backlash to forced evolution, generative AI tools like Seedance 2.0 pose both challenges and opportunities for Malaysia’s film, animation, and cultural sectors