By Norhafiza Roslan Let’s be honest, organic chemistry isn’t most students’ favourite topic. Between memorising reagents, conditions, and complicated mechanisms, it can feel like learning a whole new language. I’ve seen it firsthand as a chemistry teacher: eyes glazing over, students quietly panicking before quizzes, and a general vibe of “this is just too hard.” […]
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By Suria Zainuddin The student intake season for higher education institutions is currently underway, catering to school leavers from various academic backgrounds, including SPM, STPM, matriculation, diploma and equivalent qualifications. A significant portion of student placements in public universities is determined by the University Central Unit (UPU) results, which allocate placements based on the choices
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By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Food is a major spending of any economy. As population rises, the demand for food increases. Having enough food to feed the population is a struggle for many countries. Food security is a growing world concern. Overdependence on external sources is unsustainable. Countries must increase their own domestic capacity
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By Dalilawati Zainal Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) are increasingly significant in today’s business world. These frameworks shape how businesses, governments and societies tackle global challenges, such as climate change and poverty. In Malaysia, they are key to achieving sustainability, working together to drive long-term positive
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By Lee Wei Xuan Have you ever worried about your ageing parents living alone while you’re stuck at work, caught in traffic, or living hours away, and wondering if they’re really okay? For many Malaysians, this isn’t just a passing concern. It’s a growing reality as urban migration and busier lifestyles widen the gap between
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By Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri On a drizzly evening in Kuala Lumpur, a dashcam video captures a car abruptly swerving into another lane without signalling, cutting off a motorcyclist who is lane-splitting through traffic and forcing him to brake sharply. The furious motorcyclist revs his engine and yells in anger, shaking his fist at the
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By: Mohd Sabri Abdullah msabri@inform.gov.my The dates of 31 August and 16 September are sacred occasions celebrated annually by Malaysians. These dates are not merely public holidays but reflect historic moments for the nation. 31 August marks the independence of Malaya from colonial rule, while 16 September signifies the formation of Malaysia through the inclusion
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By Nahrizul Adib Kadri Not long ago, I was in the dentist waiting room at the Faculty of Dentistry, flipping through an old issue of Reader’s Digest — the kind where the pages feel like they’ve passed through many hands. Somewhere in the middle, I came across a short piece on Planet Vulcan. Not the
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When the hunt for clicks compromises media ethics By Akmal Nadzmi Azlan, Dr. Mohd Istajib Mokhtar Have you ever clicked on a headline that promised to “reveal the shocking truth” only to find a bland, underwhelming article? That’s the bait—and you just got hooked. Welcome to the world of clickbait. In today’s digital media landscape,
Rethinking what makes a great university By Jazli Aziz University rankings are a highly visible indicator of a university’s status. Due to the increased visibility among the general public and perceived importance of these global rankings, universities around the world have slowly been focusing more on increasing their research output. This is because a university’s
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