KUALA LUMPUR: A senior lecturer of a local university was charged in the two Sessions Courts here on Monday (June 27) with misappropriating funds for a research project and using as genuine a forged document. Dr Mohamad Zulkefli Adam, 56, however, pleaded not guilty to all the charges. In the court before judge Suzana Hussain, he was charged in his capacity as the Project … [Read more...] about Senior lecturer charged with dishonest misappropriation of funds, use of forged document
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US sets new sanctions against Russia, outlines G7 plans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears onscreen to update G7 leaders on the Russia-Ukraine war during the G7 Summit, in the Bavarian Alps, Germany June 27, 2022. Kenny Holston/Pool via REUTERS SCHLOSS ELMAU, Germany — The United States said on Monday it and its G7 allies planned further action to support Ukraine and sanctions against Russia over its invasion of its … [Read more...] about US sets new sanctions against Russia, outlines G7 plans
THE MORAL IMPERATIVE: People, not gold or wealth, make a nation strong
Each time I travel to Japan and see its beautiful cities and high-rise buildings, I canít help but ask myself: “What makes this country strong?” I have to admit this question takes away the delight of each trip, because it makes me reflect on why our country cannot seem to move up as a nation. Nevertheless, I believe that Japan’s strength lies in the Japanese people’s faithful … [Read more...] about THE MORAL IMPERATIVE: People, not gold or wealth, make a nation strong
30-year-old Singaporean pianist goes from living on the streets to becoming Steinway Artist
SINGAPORE — Singaporean pianist Wang Congyu was only 16 when he left school to pursue music in Paris. "It was a very bold move and everyone around me was very much against it," says the 30-year-old, who is now based in Reunion Island, which is in the Indian Ocean, close to Africa. He was selected for a scholarship to attend Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris. Moving to Paris … [Read more...] about 30-year-old Singaporean pianist goes from living on the streets to becoming Steinway Artist
Intolerant schools cause for alarm in Indonesia, but humane approach necessary, say experts
JAKARTA, June 27 (Jakarta Post/ANN): The recent government crackdown on hardline Muslim mass organisation Khilafatul Muslimin, which is thought to have either funded or is affiliated with a number of educational institutions throughout the country, has sown fresh concerns over the threat of intolerant education in schools. Authorities cracked down on the group, alleged to be … [Read more...] about Intolerant schools cause for alarm in Indonesia, but humane approach necessary, say experts