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By Rafidah Lani As Malaysia enters the Northeast Monsoon season from November 2025 to March 2026, the country braces for weeks of heavy rainfall and strong winds. While this seasonal shift brings cooler temperatures and replenishes water resources, it also creates an environment conducive to the spread of infectious diseases. The monsoon period is closely

By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim For decades, Malaysia’s economic narrative has been one of promise and potential. Yet, as we stand at the crossroads of global technological upheaval, that potential remains frustratingly untapped. A critical symptom of this stagnation is our nation’s anaemic investment in Research and Development (R&D), languishing at around 1% of

By Nor Azlida Mohd Nor and Anis Nadhia Roslan Healthcare advertising has changed dramatically in recent years. What used to be limited to brochures, billboards, and clinic signboards has now shifted into fast-moving social media ads, influencer endorsements, and even AI-generated promotional content.  Although accessible health information can empower the public, there is growing concern

By Muhammad Aiman Ahmad Suhaimy  Malaysia is about to become an ageing nation. According to population projections, by 2030, people aged 60 and above will represent at least 15% of the population. This ageing trend is not only a social concern; it is also a national and economic issue that needs to be addressed with

By Siti Nurul Hisan Mohd Fadzli Between July and October 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to undergo my industrial training at Zoo Negara Malaysia. As a final-year student in Ecology and Biodiversity at Universiti Malaya, I’ve always had a deep respect for wildlife. Still, nothing quite prepared me for how much this experience would

By Doris Leow Zi Ying It began with a simple voice command: “Alexa, turn on the lights.” For many of us, it’s a minor convenience. But in a smart elderly care centre equipped with cutting-edge biomedical technology, that voice command could be a gateway to independence, dignity, and safety for an 85-year-old living with limited

By Sofya Zulkiffli, Anas Hakimee Ahmad Ubaidillah, Ainol Haniza Kherul Anuwar From same-day crowns to AI-driven scans, a new era of precision and patient-centred care is reshaping how Malaysians experience dentistry. Imagine you’re snacking on peanuts while watching Netflix one evening when you suddenly feel a sharp crack in your molar. At first, she brushed

By Nahrizul Adib Kadri I had this thought a long time ago, but it became clearer when I was serving as the Director of Universiti Malaya’s Centre for Corporate Communications in 2022-2023. Life, I realised then, is a bit like advertising. In advertising, you can plan campaigns down to the smallest detail. You can study