By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Managing the nation’s economy is a big job. The Department of Statistics Malaysia, DOSM, provides key data and numbers, together with the relevant analysis to help navigate economic decision making. For decades, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has stood tall as the world’s dominant indicator of economic progress. National statisticians […]
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By Asmida Isa STEM education is often associated with modern laboratories, advanced instruments, and costly infrastructure. These facilities are valuable, but equity in STEM cannot wait for them to reach every corner of our education system. The need is even more pressing given the nearly 50 percent decline in science enrollment over the past decade,
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By Mohammad Tariqur Rahman In this era of chatbots, the old adage ‘practice makes a man perfect’ is more than a proverb. Driving on the same road on a regular basis makes us skilled to the extent that driving the same route is possible without much active attention. Taking a turn or stopping at a
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By Ashurov Sharofiddin Having lived in Malaysia for nearly two decades, I have witnessed a remarkable journey of nation-building. Since 1957, the country has successfully preserved Islamic values while embracing modernization, fostering economic growth, and promoting inclusivity toward non-Muslim citizens. Striking this balance is no simple task, especially in the context of post-colonial societies, yet
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By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim The COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t just a public health crisis; it was an unprecedented stress test for science communication. In Malaysia, as the government scrambled to source vaccines and devise a rollout strategy, a parallel battle raged: the battle for public understanding and trust. In this crucible, science journalism didn’t
How science journalism became Malaysia’s lifeline during the vaccine rollout Read More »
A new academic study has offered timely insights into Selangor’s smart city journey, showing how evidence-based evaluation can guide future improvements and accelerate impact. Using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), researchers from Universiti Malaya and Delta (FST) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia assessed the efficiency of 16 initiatives under the Smart Selangor Action Plan (SSAP) across the domains
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By Norbani Che Ha Marketing has moved far beyond catchy slogans and persuasive advertisements. The entire field is currently being reshaped by three powerful forces: rapid technological advancement, fundamental changes in consumer values, and significant demographic shifts. These trends are changing not only how businesses connect with customers but also how they build trust and
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Why societies turn defensive after being built on openness By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim We live in an age of jarring contradictions. The United States, a nation literally forged by immigrants – from the Mayflower to Ellis Island to Silicon Valley – now grapples with fierce political movements demanding walls and closed borders. Meanwhile,
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By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Tariffs haunt the global economy once more. Washington under Trump, driven by a potent mix of economic anxiety and political nostalgia, slaps high duties on imports coming from literally all countries of the world, dreaming of smokestacks rising again across the Rust Belt. It is all about making America
By Dalilawati Zainal When Malaysians hear the phrase ‘corporate governance’, many immediately picture the boardrooms of listed companies on Bursa Malaysia. We imagine annual general meetings, audit committees and glossy reports. Yet, the truth is that the real governance crisis is happening elsewhere. It is taking place quietly, but with serious consequences, in the small
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