Why after care of dental implants is key to protecting your investment By Dr. Norul Husna Mohamad Hassan Dental implants have transformed modern dentistry. Despite the cost, they look natural, feel stable, and – when well cared for – can last many years. But there is one myth that needs to be broken: dental implants […]
They are not forever Read More »
By Amir Hazwan Abdul Rahim and Ainol Haniza Kherul Anuwar On our last afternoon in Semporna, as we were packing away dental chairs and folding tables, music from a portable speaker drifted through the hall. After several long days of screenings, treatments, and crowd management, our energy was flagging low. Then, a group of children
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By Syarifah Maisarah Syed Alwi The recent rise in crime involving school students has sparked an uproar nationwide, from theft, bullying, drug abuse, to rape and murder. Amid the chaos, one theme remained constant: The public blaming of schools for allowing such violent crimes to happen under their watch. Teachers are accused of failing to
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By Nik Nur Ainin Soffiya Nik Mat Malaysia’s schools are facing a stark and disturbing crisis. Reported bullying cases surged from 3,887 in 2022 to 7,681 in 2024, which is a nearly 100% increase in two years. Among these numbers are horrifying incidents; a 14-year-old boy stabbing a 16-year old classmate in Selangor, reportedly after
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By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Transportation is one key sector contributing to global greenhouse gas emissions. The fuel used is a key determinant. This explains why electric cars are expanding. Air transport has come under a lot of pressure to increase the use of SAF, sustainable aviation fuel. So is marine transport where new
ECRL is a bold bet for Malaysia’s future, but can we afford to get it wrong? Read More »
By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Let’s be blunt: the idea of creating a market for the right to pollute has always smelled a little fishy. To many, carbon markets seem like a financialist’s sleight of hand, a way for the world’s biggest emitters to buy their way out of meaningful change. And in their
The carbon conundrum: From toxic asset to climate ally? Read More »
By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim For decades, Malaysia has aspired to transform from a manufacturing hub into a knowledge-driven, innovation-led economy. We have invested in gleaming science parks, established numerous public universities and research institutes, and produced a steady stream of graduates in STEM fields. Yet, a persistent question lingers: why has this considerable
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By Nahrizul Adib Kadri It came suddenly. The way lightning arrives a split second before the thunder, during one of those familiar afternoon storms in KL. I was walking back to my Ibnu Sina Residential College office after a meeting at the Faculty of Engineering when the sky grumbled, the wind shifted, and a thought
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By Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid Recent moral raids have sparked wide public discussion, not only about the policing of “immoral activities,” but more importantly about the legal safeguards that must govern any deprivation of liberty in Malaysia. Situations involving large-scale operations can easily blur the line between consensual private conduct and criminal wrongdoing, particularly when
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By Ng Kwan Hoong Recently, during a trip to Fukuoka, Japan, my host Kondou sensei took me to a modest restaurant in the historical town of Dazaifu. We sat near the front window, which opened onto a small Zen garden. At first glance, it looked serene: a few stones scattered across the moss, shrubs growing
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