By Ng Kwan Hoong “People talking without speakingPeople hearing without listening…”— Simon & Garfunkel, “The Sound of Silence” Those words, written in the 1960s, may as well have been written for today. We live in an age where communication is everywhere. It hums in our pockets, flashes across our screens, and echoes through every waking […]
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By Ng Yi Xuan “What if your elderly mother fell in her bedroom, or the bathroom, and no one found out until hours later?” Yes, it’s a painful scenario, but one that happens far too often in Malaysia. Whether in care homes or living alone, many older adults face real safety risks due to limited
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Malaysia’s SST expansion is a tough but necessary step if done right By Goh Lim Thye On 1 July 2025, Malaysia implemented a revised and expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) under the MADANI economic framework. While this move had been anticipated by policymakers and industry players, it nevertheless sparked considerable public backlash, particularly among
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By Nurul Zeety Azizi, Lau May Nak Your child snores loudly at night, or consistently breathes through their mouth while sleeping. Perhaps they struggle to concentrate in school, or wake up feeling tired despite what seems like a full night’s rest. Do these scenarios sound familiar? If so, your child may be experiencing a condition
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How sensor technology can empower us to live better with our ageing parents By Asiyah Mohamed Ashraf Imagine receiving a notification on your phone while you’re at work. It tells you that your elderly father just stood up from his bed, had his breakfast, and took his morning pills all without needing a caretaker’s direct
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By Melatie binti Azizmelatie@inform.gov.my August 31 is approaching once again. Are we still speculating or counting with our fingers how long we have enjoyed the freedom to determine our own direction? National Day is a significant event in Malaysia’s calendar, not just a celebration filled with flags and patriotic songs, but a symbol of the
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By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim It is true what they say, housing is a human right. The social media is replete with cases of homeless people. It is a global crisis. Even developed economies are not spared. Affordable housing is not just about providing shelter. It is about restoring dignity, nurturing communities, and offering
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By Nurfilzah Emily Mohamad Khairuddin We live in a time where people are quick to speak, quick to advise and far too slow to listen. Everyone wants to offer their opinion to fix others, to tell someone how they should live their life especially when they believe that person has strayed from the “right path.”
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By Balqees Abeerah Muhd Nithya Thyalen On 6 May 2025, Kolej Kediaman Tuanku Kurshiah, Universiti Malaya, proudly hosted its inaugural mobility program in a remarkable step towards regional academic exchange and cultural understanding. Malaysian Horizons: Thai Student Mobility (MAHOTS) welcomed 25 students from Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai Campus, and 10 student representatives from local
MAHOTS bridge young minds from Malaysia and Thailand through dialogue Read More »
By Nahrizul Adib Kadri We hear it all the time: Go out there and make your mark on the world. As if the world were a blank canvas, waiting for the boldest among us to leave a lasting imprint. As if greatness must always be loud, permanent, and far-reaching. But what if that’s not the
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