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Pakistan partners with TikTok to launch science and technology feed, boost education access
KARACHI: Pakistan, in partnership with video-streaming app TikTok, on Monday launched its dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) feed, the Pakistani information technology (IT) ministry said, reinforcing the country's commitment to make high-quality educational content more accessible and engaging for all. The new STEM feed on TikTok is a dedicated, in-app experience where users can explore a curated stream of high-quality content that is designed to spark curiosity, promote critical thinking and expand digital learning opportunities, especially for students, educators and young professionals, across Pakistan, according to the IT ministry. TikTok is also partnering with leading academic institutions across the country to launch a training program for teachers, educators and instructors. These trainings are focused on empowering them with the tools, techniques and best practices needed to create compelling, informative and engaging STEM content tailored for short-form video. 'This initiative is aligned with our broader vision to use digital platforms to enhance education and skill development in Pakistan,' Pakistan's Information Technology and Telecommunication Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said. 'TikTok's STEM feed is an excellent example of how technology can democratize access to knowledge and empower our youth, including aspiring female students, to explore new career pathways in science and technology.' The minister announced that her government was developing a new policy to provide smartphones to Pakistanis on easy installments, ensuring digital devices are accessible to every individual. Under the DigiSkills program, she said, 100,000 youth had been trained in the past year and the target for this year is to provide artificial intelligence (AI) training to 1 million children. State Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar welcomed the launch of TikTok's dedicated STEM Feed in Pakistan as a step toward making science and technology more accessible and relatable to Pakistani youth. 'Digital platforms, when used responsibly, can become powerful tools for education, creativity, and empowerment. This initiative aligns with our national goals to promote STEM learning and build a future-ready generation— curious, skilled, and inspired,' she said. TikTok is wildly popular in Pakistan, in part because of its accessibility to a population with low literacy levels. In addition to the dedicated feed, TikTok will be actively nurturing Pakistan's local STEM creator community, providing training and guidance to increase the volume and quality of STEM content across the platform in English, Urdu and regional languages as well, according to the IT ministry. This effort is aimed at building a self-sustaining educational ecosystem where both formal educators and independent creators contribute to a shared mission: making STEM education fun, inclusive, and discoverable. The video-sharing platform has launched a dedicated hashtag #StemTok as well as a landing page, where it will feature content created by partners, creators and publishers, providing easy access to local language STEM content in Pakistan. 'The launch of the TikTok STEM feed in Pakistan marks an exciting milestone in our mission to inspire and educate through creativity,' said Fahad Muhammad Khan Niazi, TikTok's head of public policy and government relations in Pakistan. 'By partnering with the MoITT (Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication), Government of Pakistan, and by collaborating with prestigious academic institutions, we are investing in Pakistan's future talent. STEM education has the power to transform lives, and we are proud to be supporting its digital evolution on TikTok.' By combining the reach and creative potential of TikTok with the expertise of Pakistan's top educational institutions and government bodies, the STEM feed will create new, scalable avenues for learning, according to the Pakistani IT ministry. 'From explaining complex physics concepts through short videos to coding tutorials, engineering hacks, and climate science awareness, STEM content will now be more relatable and accessible than ever before,' it said, adding the initiative aims to foster innovation and empower youth through technology-driven education.
New Straits Times
an hour ago
- New Straits Times
Four-day remand for man who went back to crime scene to retrieve slippers
BALIK PULAU: A 21-year-old man has been remanded for four days to assist in an investigation into an alleged house trespass involving the residence of a TikTok influencer. The remand order was issued this morning by magistrate Chia Huey Ting. Earlier, the suspect, was brought to the Balik Pulau Court Complex at around 9.05am. He kept his head down as he walked. It was reported that a man, who broke into a house in Batu Maung yesterday, was caught after he returned to the scene to retrieve items he had left behind. The matter came to light in a viral video posted on the Facebook account "Amigos Media Viral". Southwest police chief Assistant Commissioner Sazalee Adam told the New Straits Times today that the suspect had gone back to the house to retrieve his slippers. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect had entered the home through the back door while the domestic helper was outside disposing of rubbish. Upon realising the presence of the TikTok influencer, the suspect fled the scene. However, he later returned to the house to collect belongings he had left behind. It was then that the complainant and several friends managed to apprehend the suspect and handed him over to members of a patrol unit on duty in Batu Maung. The case is being investigated under Section 448 of the Penal Code for house trespass, which carries a maximum jail term of three years, a fine of up to RM5,000, or both.
Straits Times
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- Straits Times
Conditional warning for ex-manager at Mendaki accused of trying to obtain laptop as bribe
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Mr Zulkifli was working for Mendaki when he purportedly committed the offence over three occasions between April 18 and May 8, 2023. SINGAPORE - A former digital information technology manager at Yayasan Mendaki accused of trying to obtain a bribe has been given a two-year conditional warning. Such a warning issued by the authorities comes with certain conditions for a specified period. Mr Zulkifli Kader, 51, had been accused of attempting to obtain a bribe in the form of a laptop worth more than $1,000 from an employee of a firm called A-Speed as a reward for accepting the company's tender for work linked to the Malay/Muslim self-help group. The Malaysian was given the warning and granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal on July 30, meaning he can still be prosecuted for the offence if relevant information or evidence were to emerge later. Without revealing details behind the move, the Attorney-General's Chambers told The Straits Times on Aug 5: 'After carefully considering the facts and circumstances of the matter, the prosecution directed that a 24-month conditional warning be administered to the accused in lieu of prosecution.' The prosecution also applied for the discharge and District Judge Kelly Ho granted it during a pre-trial conference. Mr Zulkifli was working for Mendaki when he purportedly committed the offence over three occasions between April 18 and May 8, 2023. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. World Israel to decide next steps in Gaza after ceasefire talks collapse Singapore 'I wish I can hear her sing again,' says boyfriend of Yishun fatal crash victim Asia What's it like to deal with brutal US tariffs? Ask Malaysia Singapore Singapore launches review of economic strategy to stay ahead of global shifts Singapore A look at the five committees reviewing Singapore's economic strategy Opinion Keeping it alive: How Chinese opera in Singapore is adapting to the age of TikTok Life Glamping in Mandai: Is a luxury stay at Colugo Camp worth the $550 price tag? He was charged in court in February.
