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Malaysia bans British author’s sex education book

By AP News Wed, Feb 22, 2012 7:30AM UTC

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia has banned a nearly 40-year-old sex education book written by a British author following complaints by Muslim activists that it is obscene. The Home Ministry says that Peter Mayle’s “Where Did I Come From?” contains “elements that undermine societal morals and public interests.” The book contains cartoons that narrate...

Leading UK colleges for Asian students

By Asian Correspondent Tue, Feb 21, 2012 10:54PM UTC

International interest in a UK education is still thriving. This month’s Education UK Exhibition 2012, hosted by the British Council’s India division has proved a major success with thousands of students and professionals attending the fair. Held in several Indian cities, representatives from over 50 institutes attended the event. The response was overwhelming, dispelling any...

Satellite images show Malaysia deforestation faster than all of Asia

By Yong Yen Nie Tue, Feb 21, 2012 1:23PM UTC

AN article appearing on a US-based Internet newspaper claims that Malaysia is destroying its forests three times faster than all Asia combined, for palm oil plantations. According to The Huffington Post, a report commissioned by the Netherlands-based Wetlands International said Malaysia is uprooting an average of 2% of its rainforests in Sarawak every year, its...

Malaysian PM’s wife and Aussie uni under fire over doctorate award

By Yong Yen Nie Tue, Feb 21, 2012 10:49AM UTC

Following an alleged shopping spree in Sydney that had many Malaysians’ tongues wagging, the Prime Minister’s wife, Rosmah Mansor, has caused another uproar – this time for receiving a doctorate from Curtin University in Australia. Curtin University had last week announced that it would honor Rosmah with a doctorate for being the founder and driving...

Opportunities in Fine Arts: An exclusive interview with York U faculty dean

By Asian Correspondent Mon, Feb 20, 2012 5:35PM UTC

One of North America’s leading schools of performing and visual arts, York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts is internationally recognised for its outstanding professional training and extensive research in the field. The Canadian institute boasts the largest and most comprehensive programs of its kind in the country and is home to almost 3500 students and...