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Hunting on the decline as demand for exotic meat drops, say experts -Pix for representational purpose only. PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 pandemic and its association with the consumption of exotic meat have given wildlife, including endangered species, a small reprieve. According to wildlife experts, wild animals now have a freer rein in their jungle habitat as hunting goes on the decline. However, smuggling of these animals continues in many countries, including Malaysia, as the demand for ...

PETALING JAYA: Students across the country are struggling to keep up with their studies, but for special needs children, the challenge can seem insurm...

PETALING JAYA: Unlike their American cousins, the cicadas in Malaysia provide less drama. Of the estimated 3,000 known species around the world, seven...

PETALING JAYA: From individuals to organisations, Malaysians are showing again that in a time of need, they can be depended upon to lend a hand. Last ...

PETALING JAYA: Naveen Rajah graduated from Universiti Malaya with a bachelor’s degree in Arts (Media Studies). Today, he teaches Math and English. Nav...

ASYRAF RASID/THESUN PETALING JAYA: With new variants of Covid-19 infections in the country, much of what is known about the symptoms has been thrown to the wind. To further compound the issue, the new variants are highly virulent and more deadly. For instance, the loss of taste and smell have been commonly associated with Covid-19 infections, but these symptoms show up less frequently in those who have been infected with the variant from the UK, known scientifically as the B.117. On the othe...

Talking his way to the top PETALING JAYA: The gift of the gab gave Pavit Coran (pix) his maiden opportunity to be in the limelight when he was just 12 years old. That was when he won the state-level Impromptu Speaking Competition in Kelantan. Seven years later, he was on the world stage, doing Malaysia proud by winning the English Speaking Union (ESU) International Public Speaking Competition. The competition, held virtually in keeping with Covid-19 restrictions, saw Pavit beating 35 other p...

SUNPIX PETALING JAYA: News of another round of movement control order (MCO) has been well-received by most health experts. An MCO is in order given that infections now are so widespread, according to Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Datuk Dr M. Subramaniam. Weak compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP), he said, could easily trigger a surge in infections, especially when almost all businesses are open, inter-district travel permitted and most restrictions have been eas...

No stopping ‘digitalisation avalanche’ pix is for illustration purposes PETALING JAYA: From the assembly line to the courtroom, humans are being replaced by machines and artificial intelligence (AI). With the drastic change in the work environment brought on by the global Covid-19 pandemic, the process is expected to pick up speed. In fact, according to a recent statement by the World Bank, half of the jobs in Malaysia are already either disappearing or being performed from remote locat...

PETALING JAYA: Outside of home, school or the library, looking for a quiet corner to read is a difficult task, more so if it’s at a shopping mall. But...