Top China scholar to headline new ‘Master Series’

Malaysian debut: Dr Mah (centre), Chan (third from left) and Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies chairman Yau Teck Kong (third from right) with community and education leaders involved in the ‘Master Series’ featuring key speaker Prof Zhang in conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebrations of Malaysia-China diplomatic ties. — CHAN TAK KONG/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: … Read more

Columbine school shooting victims remembered at 25th anniversary vigil

A girl who wrote to God in her diaries, a boy with learning disabilities who was just learning to like who he was and a teen who would spend every free minute fishing were among the 13 victims of the Columbine High School shooting remembered during a vigil Friday on the eve of the 25th anniversary of … Read more

BMA marked first anniversary with impressive milestones

In a resounding testament to its efficacy, the Border Management Authority (BMA) of South Africa marked its first anniversary on 1 April, with a remarkable achievement: intercepting and preventing over 281 000 individuals from unlawfully entering the country since the deployment of border guards last year. This milestone underscores the agency’s pivotal role in safeguarding … Read more

As China prepares to commemorate Mao Zedong, hints of what Xi Jinping may have planned

Every 10 years, Chinese leaders hold events to commemorate the birth of the late chairman Mao Zedong, who was born on December 26, 1893. The events are an opportunity for the leadership to call for solidarity and rally the nation to address challenges, while reflecting on the legacy of the Great Helmsman. Authorities across China … Read more