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China "Spider-Woman" single mum scales high-rises to support family
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (220+ words) Xu receives widespread praise, as many believe that "a mother's love can elevate her above hundreds of metres' truly reflects her job A single mother in eastern China has won widespread admiration online for her remarkable dedication, braving a job…...
From Kuantan to "Oscars of science: top Malaysian scientist is always adapting
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (151+ words) Breakthrough Prize winner Thein Swee Lay's research has helped turn sickle cell disease and beta-thalassaemia into treatable conditions "I have not come across a Malaysian restaurant that sells good popiah. I miss it," Thein told This Week in Asia in…...
Bible passages to be required reading in Texas public schools
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (154+ words) The Texas Board of Education on "Friday approved mandated reading "lists for public school "children that include passages from the Bible " the latest effort by leaders there to infuse the education system with conservative and religious ideals. The Republican-dominated board,…...
Education Bureau to deny pay rise to worker after SMS blunder over school places
21+ hour, 17+ min ago (234+ words) Staff member made error while setting up notification, resulting in messages sent out day earlier with wrong years and registration dates Hong Kong authorities have penalised an Education Bureau staff member over a Primary One admission allocation blunder after human…...
Viewpoint: through the lenses of SCMP photographers
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (11+ words) South China Morning Post...
Malaysian student dies after collapsing during rugby training at school
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (141+ words) The teen was listening to the coach's briefing before he suddenly experienced breathing difficulties and lost consciousness The 14-year-old is believed to have lost consciousness at about 6pm on Wednesday shortly after a break while listening to a briefing by his…...
Hong Kong Science Fair marks five years of youth innovation
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (1017+ words) As the city's flagship I&T education event returns, it continues to connect classroom learning with real-world invention and open doors to the international stage For five years in a row the Hong Kong Science Fair has worked to build…...
Thai officials caught altering exam scores for bribes of up to US$24, 000
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (204+ words) Thousands of applicants allegedly paid bribes to secure civil service positions in the multimillion dollar fraud The scandal erupted after police and anti-corruption officials raided a company address in Nonthaburi outside Bangkok on Tuesday and found at least 10 officials on…...
Opinion | Hong Kong's focus on rankings distorts universities' true mission
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (241+ words) When university rankings become the city's strategic achievement, it distracts attention from nurturing talent and creating knowledge "Hong Kong is the only city in the world with five universities ranked among the global top 100." This talking point has become one…...
Opinion | To lead in global education, Hong Kong must go beyond narrow metrics
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (239+ words) Relying too heavily on simplified indicators risks incentivising behaviours that prioritise what can be measured over what truly matters Academic life is driven by intrinsic motivations. Scholars are guided by curiosity, a pursuit of excellence and a commitment to professionalism:…...