By Ts. Elman Mustafa El Bakri Recently, I came across a headline on Fortune.com that made me pause: “Executives are drowning. Blame the vanishing middle management layer.” It’s obviously referring to the ‘unbossing’ trend among the Gen Z of the workforce, and it stopped me in my tracks because it’s the kind of line that […]
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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
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By Dr. Hazwani Mat Saad, Dr. Mahanom Jalil When we talk about climate change, deforestation, or biodiversity loss in the tropics, the issues often feel vast and distant—bigger than us. The statistics are sobering. The headlines are urgent. But for many of us, they can also be overwhelming. Faced with the scale of global environmental
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By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Agriculture, though taking a back seat to manufacturing, remains a significant contributor to the economy. Agriculture contributes more than just food for the world. Much of the world’s demand for raw materials look to agriculture for supply. In Malaysia, natural rubber has been the key raw material for tyres.
Carbon dot opens up endless potential for agriculture Read More »
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,
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By Nahrizul Adib Kadri There’s a quiet kind of freedom that comes from realising this truth: Most of the time, it’s not about you. That snappy comment from a colleague? It’s probably not personal. The cold shoulder from a friend? It could be their own unresolved frustration. The driver who cuts you off, the student
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By Fatin Nabila Abd Latiff My experience teaching Mathematics in two countries, Malaysia and China has revealed an important reality: the way students master this subject is deeply influenced by the educational culture and assessment systems of each country. In today’s modern educational era, tools such as scientific calculators and artificial intelligence (AI) have become
Of calculators and trust Read More »
CLAPRUN charity run continue raising awareness of cleft lip and palate On 15th June, 2025, the 2025 CLAPRUN charity run was held at the UM Arena Stadium. This annual event is organised by the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya (UM), in collaboration with the Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Malaysia (CLAPAM). CLAPRUN is part
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By Cheah Chan Fatt Malaysia’s Low Carbon City Framework (LCCF) is crucial in supporting the country’s net-zero carbon emission target, particularly as Malaysia works toward its broader goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The framework, launched in 2011, provides a structured approach to reducing carbon emissions in urban areas. As 2025 marks a significant milestone
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By Eng Ken Li From March to May 2025, a group of 12 dental students from the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, along with their supervisors – Prof. Dr. Zamros Yuzadi Bin Mohd Yusof, Dr Najihah Binti Lokman, and Associate Prof. Dr. Maryani Binti Mohamed Rohani, conducted a community service and oral health promotion programme
UM helped individuals with special needs care for their teeth via FLOSS Read More »
