Focus

The path forward for NEETs

Recognising youth's potential as drivers of future growth,the government has intensified efforts to address the challenges faced by NEETs.

Nation

Academic: School safety a joint effort

KUALA LUMPUR: Recent cases of student distress, bullying, emotional breakdowns and even tragic outcomes have exposed serious gaps in how schools and adults respond to youngsters' struggles, says Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Monna Ong Siew Siew.

Golf

Players show resilience

THE 2025 Ladies European Tour (LET) Lalla Aicha Qualifying School preliminary qualifiers in Marrakech, Morocco, proved a challenging test this week of skill and adaptability across two demanding tracks – Palm Golf Ourika and Samanah Golf by Nicklaus.

Nation

Kasih Kanak-Kanak reaches 566 schools 

KUALA LUMPUR: The Child Protection Advocacy Programme: Kasih Kanak-Kanak, organised by the Social Welfare Department since May, has been successfully implemented in 566 schools nationwide, surpassing the initial target by 188%.

Golf

Malaysia’s challenge at LPGA Q-Series falls short

MALAYSIA'S representation at the 2025 LPGA Q-Series Final Qualifying Stage, held at the RTJ Resort at Magnolia Grove in Mobile, Alabama, fell short of the mark and will now rely on limited opportunities such as sponsor exemptions and Monday qualifiers.

Nation

Chan: Pupils must have say in safety policy

KUALA LUMPUR: Students must have a voice in policies that shape their lives rather than leaving such decisions solely to adults, says Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy.

Football

No love lost for Rhinos’ captain Dominic as he goes up against ex-mates Southern Tigers

PETALING JAYA: Sabah defender Dominic Tan is ready to put sentiment aside as he gets ready to go up against his former employers, Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT), in today's FA Cup final at the Bukit Jalil Stadium.

Badminton

Chen-Toh out to redeem themselves at Tour Finals after SEA Games exit

PETALING JAYA: World champions Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei will look to bounce back from their SEA Games disappointment at the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou starting on Wednesday.

Football

FA Cup holders confident of winning despite losing injured key players

PETALING JAYA: Despite their imposing status as three-time defending champions, Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) are facing an injury crisis ahead of their FA Cup final clash against Sabah tonight.

Other Sports

Mandy-Sydney-Loh strike gold after gruelling training grind

BANGKOK: They trained like women possessed, putting in six to seven hours a day - and it paid off.

Other Sports

Weight off his shoulders as Aniq eyes comeback

CHONBURI: National weightlifter Aniq Kasdan (pic) may have missed out on a podium finish at the Thailand SEA Games, but he is choosing to focus on the positives from his outing.

Education

Lexel campus to open in Gamuda Cove 

Lexel International Schools will open its second flagship campus in Gamuda Cove, Southern Klang Valley, next year.

On The Beat

Nation’s needs trump state pride

The Sultan of Selangor knows all about state rights and how important they are. But His Royal Highness is also right when he says the country must come first for all state leaders.

Japan

Bears on the slopes add new risk for skiers

A ski resort here said it had received reports of bear sightings while a snowboarder described how one of the animals chased him on the piste.

Other Sports

Amir lands first judo gold for Malaysia 

BANGKOK: National judo exponent Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed delivered Malaysia's first gold in the sport at the SEA Games when he won the men's Under-81kg event yesterday.

Shooting

Gan’s hopes shot to bits in final

BANGKOK: After beating her personal best in an international event in the preliminaries, national rifle shooter Gan Chen Jie had been buoyant.

Nation

Defence pact with US ‘non-binding’

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Cooperation pact between Malaysia and the United States is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and not legally binding, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (pic).

Sabah & Sarawak

Borneo Christmas takes shape

SIBU: The atmosphere at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang here was vibrant as hundreds gathered for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

Cricket

Historic T20 gold a deeply personal moment for Virandeep and Pavandeep 

BANGKOK: The Singhs were indeed Kings as Malaysia strode away with their maiden SEA Games T20 cricket gold medal.

Focus

The NEETs of many

As Malaysia ramps up its push for skilled labour, a sizeable number of young people remain disconnected from work and education. Experts say their stories start much earlier – and solutions must go far deeper than simply getting them a job.