opinions

By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim We live in a competitive world. Nations, businesses, and individuals compete. Nations compete to sustain the economy. Businesses compete to sustain profits. Individuals compete to secure the best jobs and live well. In a world driven by knowledge and innovation, those with the most knowledge benefit the most. The […]

By Prof Ts Dr Manjit Singh Sidhu In the past, 3D modelling and animation were limited to large-scale production companies and highly qualified teams. It took weeks or months of work, costly software, and extensive technical knowledge to create anything in 3D back then, whether it was a product prototype or a vibrant animated character.

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

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

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

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

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

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.”