![[COLUMNIST] A brief refutation of Gilley’s case for colonialism [COLUMNIST] A brief refutation of Gilley’s case for colonialism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663001451_KualaLumpurskyline.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] A brief refutation of Gilley’s case for colonialism
Human history is replete with examples of conquest, of expansion of empire, and the claiming of vast territories.
Wed May 22 2024
![KESUMA expediting gig workers commission interim report by June 1 - Sim KESUMA expediting gig workers commission interim report by June 1 - Sim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714550492_tbStevenSim.jpg)
KESUMA expediting gig workers commission interim report by June 1 - Sim
KESUMA is expediting an interim report in collaboration with University of Malaya to establish the Gig Workers Commission.
Wed May 01 2024
![South Korean foreign minister to visit Malaysia for talks on bilateral ties South Korean foreign minister to visit Malaysia for talks on bilateral ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676768172_TBParkJin.jpg)
South Korean foreign minister to visit Malaysia for talks on bilateral ties
During his trip, Park Jin will also meet PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and deliver a lecture at the University of Malaya.
Mon May 01 2023
![Former national sprinter Anita Ali dies Former national sprinter Anita Ali dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673595663_AnitaAli.jpg)
Former national sprinter Anita Ali dies
Former national women's sprinter Anita Ali died at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) here at the age of 59 yesterday.
Fri Jan 13 2023
![Malaysian Snooker and Billiards Federation founder W.Y. Chin dies Malaysian Snooker and Billiards Federation founder W.Y. Chin dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655728838_WYChin.jpg)
Malaysian Snooker and Billiards Federation founder W.Y. Chin dies
The Malaysian Snooker and Billiards Federation (MSBF) founder and former president Datuk Chin Wai Yeong died today of pneumonia. He was 83.
Mon Jun 20 2022
![Reminiscing the journey of education through poverty Reminiscing the journey of education through poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61602736923_Study.jpg)
Reminiscing the journey of education through poverty
Sivam describes how he overcame challenges due to poverty and managed to graduate with first-class degree from University of Malaya.
Wed Feb 10 2021
![Father sets up daughter's 'classroom' in tent atop hill Father sets up daughter's 'classroom' in tent atop hill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51606694373_NurliedaKhaleeda.jpg)
Father sets up daughter's 'classroom' in tent atop hill
Mohd Azmi also placed some chairs and a table in the tent set up about 30m away from their house to ensure his daughter could study comfortably.
Sun Nov 29 2020
![Salleh Ben Joned dies at 79 Salleh Ben Joned dies at 79](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603936854_TBSALLEHBENJONED.jpg)
Salleh Ben Joned dies at 79
According to his family, Salleh had difficulty breathing while at home before being taken to the University of Malaya Medical Center.
Thu Oct 29 2020
![Increase majority in Dewan Rakyat to stabilize the government Increase majority in Dewan Rakyat to stabilize the government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81594737204_TAWFIKYAAKUB.jpg)
Increase majority in Dewan Rakyat to stabilize the government
Policy makers in the Dewan Rakyat can consider proposing a change from a simple majority to a higher number, said University of Malaya political analyst Dr Mohammad Tawfik Yaakub.
Tue Jul 14 2020
![University of Malaya is 59th in QS world ranking University of Malaya is 59th in QS world ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61591773236_TBUniversitiMalaya.jpg)
University of Malaya is 59th in QS world ranking
The university achieved an overall score of 70.1, an improvement of 4.5 per cent from last year.
Wed Jun 10 2020
![UM is now 13th in Asia UM is now 13th in Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/71574833749_TBNAIBCANSELORUM.jpg)
UM is now 13th in Asia
This milestone achievement for the university sees UM breaking its own record and moving upwards for the ninth consecutive year.
Wed Nov 27 2019
![UM Basks In The 'Electrifying' Green Glow Generated by Algae UM Basks In The 'Electrifying' Green Glow Generated by Algae](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/41578036793_awani-review.jpg)
UM Basks In The 'Electrifying' Green Glow Generated by Algae
University of Malaya has successfully harnessed the potential of tropical algae collected from waste water to generate sustainable electricity.
Thu Dec 28 2017
![More Malaysians opt to stay in active employment after retirement - study More Malaysians opt to stay in active employment after retirement - study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71463103707_WorkingOffice.jpg)
More Malaysians opt to stay in active employment after retirement - study
The survey showed that greater life expectancy also means individuals must either delay his/her retirement and work more years, save more while working and have lower consumption in retirement.
Fri Oct 06 2017
![Malaysian universities expected to rise in QS World University ranking Malaysian universities expected to rise in QS World University ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61450881498_IDRISJUSOH.jpg)
Malaysian universities expected to rise in QS World University ranking
Malaysia's public universities will record a rise in the QS World University Ranking which will be announced on June 8.
Thu Jun 01 2017
![Firefighters come to the rescue of 19 students stranded in Fraser's Hill Firefighters come to the rescue of 19 students stranded in Fraser's Hill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41462204557_BukitFraser.jpg)
Firefighters come to the rescue of 19 students stranded in Fraser's Hill
The group realised that they were lost almost four hours after hiking their way through Bishop's trail and continued to Maxwell's trail at 3pm yesterday.
Sun May 07 2017