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Barnama
17 hours ago
- Barnama
Besut MRSM Bullying Case: Two More Students Detained As Second Victim Cries Out
JERTIH, June 27 (Bernama) -- Two more students from the Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) in Besut, Kuala Terengganu have been detained by police in connection with an ongoing bullying case at the school. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said the two Form Three students were detained at 4 pm today after presenting themselves at the Besut district police headquarters with their families. "The arrest of the two brings the total number of detained students from the school to seven: six Form Three students and one Form Five student. "Today, five students have been remanded for three days while the two students who were just arrested this evening will be brought to the Kuala Terengganu Magistrate's Court tomorrow to obtain a remand order," he said in a statement today. He said the remand order was issued against all suspects to enable an investigation under Section 147 of the Penal Code (for rioting) to be carried out. In a related development, Azamuddin said yesterday evening his department received a report regarding another Form Two student who was also allegedly a victim in the same incident. "The victim claimed to have been bullied by the same group in the incident that occurred at 11.30 pm on Tuesday at the boarding school's hostel, resulting in pain in both right and left legs." Azamuddin said in a statement yesterday that a Form Two male student at Besut MRSM claimed he was bullied by several seniors in the hostel at 11.30 pm on Tuesday. He said that based on the report by the victim, he was ordered to crouch in a semi-squat position with slippers placed on his head for 40 minutes, punched in the stomach and slapped, causing the victim to experience pain in his stomach and right rib as well as bruises on the back of his body.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Deserving Has Nothing To Do With It: Why Negotiation Is The Real Superpower
By Damali Peterman 'You don't get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate.' That line from Apple TV's hit show Your Friends and Neighbors hits hard — because it's true. In a world where Black excellence is often overlooked, undervalued, or underpaid, waiting to be recognized isn't a strategy. It's a stall. I once worked with a brilliant Black woman who was up for a leadership role. She had the experience, the results, and the loyalty. But instead of making a clear ask, she said, 'They know I deserve it.' She was right, but guess what? They promoted someone else. I've also seen entrepreneurs spend months building a product or service, only to undersell it because they were afraid to ask for more. One client nearly gave away equity in her company just to 'keep the peace' — until she paused, reset, and negotiated a deal that respected both her vision and her value. The truth? Deserve is emotional. Negotiation is strategic. And strategy wins. Here's how to shift your mindset and use negotiation as your everyday superpower: Lead with Logic. Let Emotion Inform, Not Control. We often walk into negotiations carrying emotion — frustration, exhaustion, pride, fear. That's human. But feelings should inform your strategy, not derail it. Ask yourself: What do I feel? Why? And how can I translate that into what I want? For example: Anger might mean your value has been dismissed. Use that insight to frame a clear ask. 'Here's the impact I've made — and what I need moving forward.' Emotional intelligence isn't about shutting down how you feel. It's about leveraging it with discipline. Master the Foundational Five: Know Your Power Before You Speak Before you walk into any negotiation, you need to know five things. I call them the Foundational Five — they're essential to every successful negotiation: 1. Know what you want 2. Know what you need 3. Know how to actively listen 4. Know how to communicate 5. Know when to close These five elements keep your approach grounded and focused. If you don't know what you want, how can you ask for it? If you don't know how to listen, how can you discover what matters to the other side? And if you don't know when to close, you risk losing the deal you already earned. You don't have to be the loudest or the most experienced. You just have to be prepared. The Foundational Five will get you there. Practice in Small Places So You're Ready for Big Ones Negotiation is not a once-a-year event. It's a daily habit. You negotiate when you ask your child to take a break from the screens. When you say 'I need 10 minutes' before jumping into another conference call. When you ask for support instead of silently carrying the load. These small moments build muscle memory. So when it's time to ask for a raise, pitch your business, or push back on bias — you've already trained for it. Final Word: Your Power Is in the Ask Negotiation is not manipulation. It's alignment. It's advocacy. It's how you close the gap between where you are and where you want to be. So let go of waiting for what's fair. Let go of hoping someone sees your value. Let go of 'deserve.' And remember this instead: You get what you ask for. You get what you prepare for. You get what you negotiate. RELATED CONTENT: Awkward To Authentic: Conference Networking Tips for Introverts
India Today
5 days ago
- General
- India Today
Tarot Card Predictions June 23, 2025: Tarot Card Reading for All Zodiac Signs
Aries (Two of Swords): You may find yourself caught in a web of conflicting thoughts. There could be anxiety about starting something new. Even before the work begins, some obstacles may arise. Certain essential checks might get stuck in bureaucratic or regulatory procedures, prompting you to consider meeting a senior official. To accelerate progress, you might seek advice from an experienced person. You may be confused about marriage, and growing pressure from family is preventing you from making the right decision. Try to listen to your inner voice—it might hold the answers to all your problems. Minor disagreements with your spouse are emerging over small matters. Your partner's extravagant and short-tempered behaviour may be testing your patience. On one hand, there's stress at work; on the other, discord with your spouse is affecting your mental well-being, which in turn could impact your professional (The Hanged Man): Sometimes situations slip out of your control, and repeated efforts may begin to fail. In such times, it's important to consider possibilities suggested by others and also prepare yourself for upcoming changes. You can try to balance yourself by drawing on your inner strength and maintaining mental stability. Discipline and balance lead to success in life. Positive changes may soon be visible. Some problems that seem significant at first may not be as difficult as they appear. You might need to make a compromise in certain situations—if that compromise proves beneficial in the future, there's no harm in making it. Don't keep blaming yourself for past mistakes; what's done is done. It's better for everyone to forget it and move forward. There's a lot of buzz in the family regarding someone's marriage. Choosing one proposal out of the many received is proving difficult. Family members may come together to try and resolve this (The Chariot): You are trying to keep everyone happy, although this can be quite challenging. News of a new job opportunity may arrive soon. You might travel to different places for work related to a specific project. These journeys could lead to significant progress in your professional life. Meetings with new people during these trips may help open doors to new opportunities. Before entering any new relationship, you may reflect carefully on both the positive and negative aspects. You are feeling a pull toward spirituality, and your faith and belief in God will continue to grow. No matter what challenges lie ahead, focus is key. Advancing in business may require considerable effort and hard work. This is a time to exercise self-control—manage your anger, harsh words, and ego. Success in competitive exams is likely. Whatever work you are undertaking, you will achieve success. The time is favourable, and you will be rewarded well for your hard work and honesty. Cancer (Five of Wands): You have built strong relationships with your family members. Your nature reflects patience, tolerance, and self-control, which has helped you maintain friendly and harmonious relations both in your professional and social life. However, a new member in the family may, out of jealousy, spread things against you that could harm your image. This could lead to a verbal confrontation. You may enter into a business partnership—your partner might have a slightly hot temperament but will be hardworking and honest. Due to interference from in-laws, you may be upset with your spouse and might advise them not to be influenced by their relatives. There is a possibility of meeting many old friends at the wedding of a friend's sister, which has you quite excited. You may receive the joy of having children. You are likely to consider starting some new (Knight of Cups): Don't feel alone amid emotional ups and downs. Very soon, time will bring you opportunities to become stronger. You may meet new people in connection with some work, which could lead to opportunities in your professional life. You might come across someone who proves to be very helpful to you in the present. You could plan a new project with a friend. There may also be opportunities to learn a new subject or skill. You might get the chance to visit a beautiful or scenic place, which will uplift your mood and keep you cheerful. If you're looking for an ideal life partner, opportunities may arise soon, and choosing the right one from them can open paths to progress. Your search for a desired partner could finally come to an end. You may also get a chance to attend a wedding ceremony, where meeting a new person could lead to new professional opportunities. However, haste and carelessness could become obstacles to success. Try to control your thoughts and bring seriousness into your (The Fool): You may be exploring a new path to move your life forward. After facing difficult circumstances for quite some time, some relief is now in sight. New changes may enter your life—new relationships, friendships with new people, or a new job could bring positive transformation. You may also introduce changes to existing rules in your workplace. Your unique work style and perspectives have always attracted others to you. While new opportunities in your professional life appear promising, they also carry a certain level of risk. You should now proceed with caution and patience as you take on these risks. You are content with what you are receiving. After a long time, you may spend joyful moments with your family. Try to see life from a new perspective, and everything will begin to improve. Marriage proposals may also come your (Five of Pentacles): A recent tragic event has brought a shift in your personality. Your perspective on life has changed significantly. You've started feeling disheartened about completing tasks, and it seems like you're going through the same difficult situations repeatedly. However, you've now made up your mind to come out of all these circumstances—no matter how much effort it takes, you won't back down. You've firmly resolved this. To mend strained relationships, you may initiate conversations with everyone involved. Whatever problems you were facing at work, instead of letting them unsettle you, you're now planning to turn them in your favour. You are trying to bring major changes in your life. Overcoming laziness and an irregular lifestyle to improve yourself won't be easy—you know that. Yet, you are determined not to lose your spirit, and you have full faith in your inner (The Hierophant): You are feeling the need for the experience and guidance of a senior or mentor in life. From the beginning, you have accomplished your tasks successfully on your own. Now, your mind is gradually shifting from materialism toward spirituality. In this phase, you seek the help of a guru or teacher who can help you strike a balance between these two important aspects of life and bring peace and calm to your inner self. Rising restlessness is currently distracting you from your work. With the help of a senior, you may secure a job or receive a desired promotion. Your success may be bothering someone, and they might try to create obstacles in your work. You may be concerned about your child's education. Good marriage proposals may come your way. You and your spouse might be planning to start a small business together and are preparing to begin it (Queen of Swords): It seems that you still haven't been able to forget your painful past. Your mind keeps wandering through the alleys of old memories. Despite this sorrowful past, you've managed to keep your morale high. Even with all the troubles and hardships, you've maintained your composure. With patience and restraint, you are gradually moving forward, trying to achieve success in your work. Avoid any kind of manipulation, lies, or deceit in your behaviour. Your personality may become a centre of attraction for others. You have kept your emotions so well under control that no one can truly see what's within you. While being among everyone, you still remain a distinctly unique individual. You are working on developing the ability to make your own decisions. You quickly become aware of any situation that arises. It's possible that you've sensed someone's deceit but are still choosing to ignore (The Star): You may be preparing to start a small business with your spouse. It's possible that the business will begin with a small investment and more funds may be added as it grows. A new officer at your workplace has turned out to be an old friend, which has made you quite happy. However, you feel this happiness may not last long, as the other person might take undue advantage of your friendship. There is joyful news in the family about the arrival of a little one, bringing happiness to all. With a new opportunity, you may restart a project with full dedication. Some colleagues have been envious of your dedication and honesty from the beginning. Now they might be planning something against you to get you removed from your job. You may come to know about this, and it's a time to be especially cautious. A good marriage proposal may also come your (King of Cups): In any adverse situation, if handled with calmness and wisdom, the chances of success increase significantly. Control your anger and irritability. Some tasks cannot be completed in haste—they require patience and composure. This is a time of transformation. You may feel a renewed sense of enthusiasm and energy in life. If you channel this energy in the right direction, success is certain. Someone may prove to be very helpful to you—their advice and support in your work can make things easier. At present, even a little effort may bring you good success. Reevaluate all your tasks and move them forward at a faster pace. It's possible that you get excited about a situation quickly but also lose motivation just as fast. Try to change this habit. There may be a possibility of getting entangled in a dispute or legal issue—be (Knight of Swords): Rein in your storm-like rush of thoughts. Try turning these ideas into a well-planned strategy—it can spark your creativity. Don't allow unnecessary thoughts to occupy your mind. Relying on hearsay could fill your thinking with negativity. It's better not to pay too much attention to what others say. Don't let their opinions influence your thoughts—everyone's words aren't necessarily beneficial. The excess of thoughts may cause difficulties in your professional life. Try to control your thinking. Focusing your attention on your goals and moving forward with determination is a wise choice. Try to control the unproductive thoughts that may distract you from your targets. Meditation and yoga can help calm your mind. Try to bring peace within and direct your thoughts in the right direction. Also, avoid rushing into any work—haste can often lead to mistakes and spoil the Watch
IOL News
16-06-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Youth Day, June 16: Comparing 1976 to 2025
Police watch as pupils demonstrate in Soweto during the 1976 uprising. Image: IOL archives By Adv Mahlodi S. Muofhe Let me detour for a moment from the collective amnesia of many South Africans who believe stoically that the Soweto Secondary and High School students on that fateful 16 Wednesday June 1976 day when we took to the streets of Soweto in the cold morning to march in protest, we were marching to demand jobs or job opportunities from the white apartheid economy which thrived in its business endeavours because the protectionist apartheid labour laws enabled it to do so. Far from it. We were in our teens when we took the revolutionary steps to march in protest against the then Bantu Education system which was hellbent on domesticating us, as black students. The apartheid government in all its forms of diabolical anti-transformative education polices had already succeeded in deploying our parents to "kitchen girls and garden boys" at their places of work by feeding them the rotten education syllabus. The apartheid government contemporaneously commenced with their policy which implored that all black students in schools in South Africa from Form One to Form Three (JC) then, would have to study their content subjects implying that mathematics, physical science, geography, biology and history would have had to be taught in Afrikaans, the language we detested as that of our apartheid oppressors language which we neither understood nor comprehended. We who were, at the time in 1976 in Form Four and Form Five, were exempted from learning these content subjects in Afrikaans. The (apartheid government's) sole purpose of imposing Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in black schools wasn't to educate us for the future so that upon completion of our tertiary or vocational educational studies, we could also be creators of jobs and job opportunities, it was meant to condemn to the world of perpetual job seekers as we would have dropped out from school without having grossed Form Five (Matric). During that period in 1976, we barely had dreams about entering the job market. We had genuine ambitions to complete our primary to high school education system so that we could either go to various universities or technical colleges to acquire more professional knowledge in preparation for us to fully participate in building our democratic South African economy post the attainment of our new democratic South Africa which we knew would dawn in our lifetime since in underground structures of our then banned liberation movements like the ANC and PAC, some of us were already moles thereof. That our economy is misfiring and not performing optimally is as a consequence of inter alia our neglect back then as South African of some of the 1976 cohort of students who fell through the cracks post June 16, and found themselves drowned by the apartheid economy which remunerated them poorly such that when they became family persons, others couldn't afford to educate their children all the way to universities and technical colleges as a result, their children became hasslers and that process replicated itself so much that out of 20 countries globally with the highest unemployment rate of youth, we (South Africa) came at number four with 49.14% ( We didn't preach the importance of going to school then vigorously. We are continuing in the same trajectory today in the name of the youth of Soweto June 16, 1976 where we want the youth of today to think that they must go out there and look for jobs and job opportunities which are not there. We fought for quality education in 1976. Critical essential education to match the needs of our economy is what we should embark on vigorously. Our youth that is those who succeed to summit university qualifications and technical qualifications, often study qualifications which are not fit for purpose the outcome of which keeps on increasing the pool of the high number of unemployed youth in South Africa. It now not an anomaly to see students who have just qualified as medical doctors, lawyers and accountants queuing at various robots in the City of Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town carrying placards indicating that they have completed their degrees and yet they cannot find employment. This is a crisis which requires that South Africans must put their heads together with the leadership of our institutions of higher learning and try to cure the problem of mismatch of our education system with what our economy needs. * Adv Mahlodi S. Muofhe, admitted advocate of the High Court of South Africa. ** The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of IOL or Independent Media.
GMA Network
16-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Mathew Rubico returns home to LPU after two years in La Salle
NCAA By BEA MICALLER,GMA Integrated News Matthew Rubico is making a homecoming in Intramuros as he returns to Lyceum of the Philippines University. The former NCAA high school standout confirmed that he is leaving De La Salle University in the UAAP after a two-year stay with the Green Archers to rejoin the LPU Pirates in their bid to win an elusive title. For Rubico, coming back to where it all started for him was a no-brainer as he is confident he can bring out his full potential under the guidance of LPU head coach Gilbert Malabanan. "Kaya po napili ko bumalik sa LPU kasi nararamdaman ko po na du'n ko po mas maipapakita 'yung talent na natutunan ko sa ilang taong pag-eensayo," Rubico told GMA News Online on Monday. "Sa tulong po ng mga coaches and mga magiging ka-teammates ko po, feel ko po na matutulungan po nila ako ilabas 'yung full potential ko." Rubico was a scoring machine in the juniors ranks, once erupting for a 43-point explosion back in Season 98 with the LPU Junior Pirates. His offensive onslaught earned him an inclusion in that edition's Mythical Five alongside Luis Pablo, Seven Gagate, Chris Hubilla, Amiel Acido, and Andy Gemao. He then decided to bring his act to the UAAP after joining La Salle. He sat out Season 86, where the Green Archers captured the crown against University of the Philippines. He was lined up in the recent Season 87, but the Taft crew faltered in their title defense after bowing to the Fighting Maroons in the finals. The young guard, though, feels his future is in LPU. He is now linked up with the Pirates anew as he looks to lead the rebirth of LPU after missing out on the Final Four last year. "Nakikita ko po na magfi-fit naman po ako sa sistema ni Coach Gilbert. Kasi 'yung laro po nila is takbuhan, 'yun po 'yung gusto ko at nakasanayan ko na din po," Rubico added. "Kasi sa DLSU halos ganon din naman po'yung system namin. And gusto ko lang din po mag pasalamat sa DLSU, kay Coach Topex (Robinson), sa coaching staff, sa mga naging teammates ko, and sa mga managers po, maraming salamat po sainyong lahat. Marami po akong natutunan sa inyo na babaunin ko po sa buong basketball career ko at sa buong buhay ko." —JKC, GMA Integrated News
