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The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Teacher scores big with locker room makeover
Compiled by JUNAID IBRAHIM, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN TO motivate and inspire his students, a teacher in Selangor spent his own money and free time to turn his school's sports room into a professional football 'locker room'. Utusan Malaysia reported that Muhamad Tarmizi Awang @ Yaacob, a teacher at SK Bandar Baru Batang Kali, did this soon after being transferred from another school in Sarawak. The aim was to create a more comfortable, student-friendly space that could be beneficial in the long run. 'I saw the potential of turning this space into something more interesting and beneficial to the school community, so I proceeded even though it required a relatively high cost,' he stated. 'I used my free time when there were no classes and after school hours to gradually transform the room.' He added that a similar attempt in Sarawak was hampered by logistical issues. Muhamad Tarmizi explained that he personally funded the project and creatively repurposed second-hand items. His choice of a football theme stemmed from his lifelong love for the sport and his desire to inspire his students. The newly revamped room, adorned in the national team's Harimau Malaya colours and featuring portraits of late legend Datuk Mokhtar Dahari, has not only impacted students but also garnered significant attention on social media. Muhamad Tarmizi observed positive changes in his students after the renovation. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
The Star
3 days ago
- General
- The Star
Rodent on the run recaptured after two months
Compiled by JUNAID IBRAHIM, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN A CAPYBARA that escaped a zoo in Jiangsu, China, was recaptured two months later, with zookeepers surprised with its weight gain and sleeker fur, reported China Press. Named Dou Bao, the year-and-a-half old rodent was one of three capybaras which escaped from the Zhuyuwan Zoo on April 3. While the other two were quickly re-captured, Dou Bao remained at large until June 3. Dou Bao was finally re-captured after it walked into a trap that day, with the zoo announcing later that it had placed in its enclosure safely. However, the zookeeper who had looked after Dou Bao was surprised that it had gained weight after being away for two months. 'Looks like it had the time of its life outside!' he said. The zoo has since reinforced its capybara enclosure with protective nets. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Promise of housing under review
Compiled by JUNAID IBRAHIM, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN A GROUP of Indian residents in Sungai Kechil, Penang, are calling on the state government to honour its pledge to preserve their village and build new homes. The residents said authorities had promised to obtain a court order halting their eviction, construct houses for them, and retain the area as an Indian settlement, Makkal Osai reported. They raised their concerns during the Jada Muniswarar Temple festival at Sungai Kechil Plantation. Local politicians had previously stepped in to stop the residents' eviction in 2020, during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The residents also appealed to the government to fulfil its promise not only to them but to other communities such as Kampung Main Road in Perai. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
The Star
5 days ago
- General
- The Star
Sacred book survives plane crash
Compiled by JUNAID IBRAHIM, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN A COPY of the Bhagavad Gita, which was found almost intact among the wreckage of the Air India plane crash, has become a talking point among Indian netizens. Videos of one of the rescue workers finding the Hindu holy scriptures with minimal damage on its cover went viral online, Makkal Osai reported. The discovery was even reported on TV. Some people called it a 'miracle' that the book was found in good condition although the entire plane went up in flames. Last Thursday, Air India Flight AI171, which was bound for London, crashed shortly after take-off in the Indian state of Gujarat. There was only one survivor among the 242 people onboard – a 40-year-old British man. Apparently, there has been a constant stream of people trying to access or get near the crash area to take selfies of the air disaster. This has led to many netizens voicing their displeasure over such behaviour. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
AI movie scripts lack soul, say senior writers
Compiled by JUNAID IBRAHIM, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN MOVIE scripts generated by artificial intelligence (AI) are not unique and lack creativity, according to senior writers. Berita Harian reported that senior scriptwriter Rozie Rashid, who has produced more than 40 scripts throughout her career, believes that AI tools such as ChatGPT should be used as a supporting tool, not as a replacement for the 'artistic soul' in writing. The 56-year-old, whose real name is Roziwati Mohd Rashid, said that excessive reliance on ChatGPT could weaken a writer's creativity because it discourages critical thinking. 'It really depends on the individual's attitude. 'But in truth, this technology should only be used to generate or expand ideas. 'As writers, we must have vision, aesthetic sense and values in the content we produce,' she said, adding that each script should reflect the writer's unique style. Rozie said she had tried using ChatGPT to help her craft a script. However, she said the results were not satisfactory. 'Every script I write must have an element of truth. 'Some are drawn from my experiences or from friends because these aspects resonate more with the human soul,' she said. Creative director and scriptwriter Marr Mohamad Irwan Mansor said that no matter how advanced technology becomes, it cannot express the emotions and feelings that humans possess. 'Technology cannot feel the emotional pulses of humans, including experiences of disappointment, loss and falling in love – key aspects in a script. 'Every script needs an emotional touch that only a human can feel. ChatGPT can offer shortcuts, but the most accurate and beautiful path still comes from the true soul of the writer,' he said. Marr Mohamad acknowledged that some scriptwriters use AI assistance due to time constraints. 'I believe many writers use ChatGPT to ease the process in terms of ideas or structure, not to write the entire script. 'The success of a script comes from the writer's own creativity, instincts, emotional senses and experiences,' he added. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
