Malaysia extends search for MH370 for another year

13 Sept 04:55 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia has prolonged its contract with marine robotics company Ocean Infinity for another year, extending the deep-sea search for MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.
The Cabinet approved a "no-find, no-fee" agreement until June 30 next year, underscoring the government's unwavering commitment to provide closure for the victims' families.
This extension allows Ocean Infinity to complete the remaining 7,428.54-square-kilometer search area, with vessels expected to redeploy between November and April next year for optimal underwater operations.
Ocean Infinity will be compensated $70 million only if wreckage of the Boeing 777, which vanished on March 8, 2014, is successfully discovered.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.