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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 […]

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

By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Protectionism is on the rise. The US, through recent pronouncements gave clear signals of this. The US is not alone. Many other economies are on a similar path. As a trading nation, this should be a concern to us as well. The global trade dynamics are changing. We need

When silence and secrecy becomes the greatest crime By Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid Recent headlines in Malaysia have once again reminded us of the disturbing reality of paedophilia and child sexual abuse. A few months ago, a prominent social media personality was arrested for allegedly grooming and sexually abusing minors. In another case, a male

By Associate Prof. Dr. Adelina Asmawi I refer to the article in The Star dated Sunday, 29th June, titled “Profit-Driven Public Education Leaving STPM Students Behind.” It seems some people fail to understand the financial realities faced by universities today. Operating a university is increasingly expensive, and the government has significantly reduced subsidies and financial

The legacy of Dewan Tunku Canselor By Zuraini Md Ali In the quiet hours before dawn on 29 June 2001, fire engulfed one of Malaysia’s most iconic academic landmarks: Dewan Tunku Canselor (DTC) at Universiti Malaya. By sunrise, nearly 90% of its roof structure was destroyed. The flames didn’t just consume concrete and steel, they

By Sheila Ramalingam The world once again watched in alarm as the United States launched military strikes against Iran, citing concerns over its nuclear weapons development. The international reaction has been largely cautious, with many nations urging diplomacy over aggression. But for those who remember the early 2000s, this latest development feels eerily familiar. History,