The UM robot changing Malaysian fish farming By Nuradila Zahirah Mohd Azmi In the quiet townships of Pahang, something remarkable is happening beneath the still surface of fish ponds. Where once farmers relied entirely on manual labour to clean water and monitor quality, a new innovation is gliding across the pond — powered not by […]
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By Sakinah Abdul Samad “Madam, ChatGPT said we can use Contingent Kafalah for Buy Now Pay Later.” That was the confident remark from one of my students after class recently. When I asked her for the source of this information, she paused and admitted she wasn’t sure. “I just got it from ChatGPT,” she replied.
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By Nor Syadza Zamani Each year, thousands of students across Malaysia receive their UPU placement results—marking a milestone that is often met with a complex mix of emotions. For some, there is excitement and relief. For others, there is confusion, doubt, or even quiet disappointment. What makes this period particularly difficult is the pressure to
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By Shazlin Niza Ab Razak More Malaysians are turning to TikTok and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve their English. From short grammar videos to interactive chatbots offering real-time feedback, digital platforms are reshaping how English is learned, helping learners build clarity and confidence. But how reliable are these tools? Can short videos and AI-generated responses
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By Dalilawati Zainal As Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026, attention is turning to the hotel industry, being one of the tourism sector’s key pillars. Experts are calling for strategic reforms to ensure digital transformation supports long-term sustainability. This article focuses on hotels, which play a vital role in shaping visitor experiences, promoting national
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Why we can’t wait for the next tragedy By Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri On June 9, fifteen Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students were killed and 33 others injured when a chartered bus plunged off a hillside near KM53 of the East–West Highway. They were on their way back to campus after the Aidiladha holidays.
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By Rafidah Lani Malaysia is currently experiencing prolonged periods of extreme heat, and while much of the public concern has focused on heatstroke and energy consumption, another pressing issue is unfolding quietly: an increase in mosquito activity, particularly the Aedes species responsible for dengue transmission. These rising temperatures are not just a discomfort—they are accelerating
When the heat rises, so do the mosquitoes — and dengue Read More »
By Aufa Dahlia Bahar, Noorhidayah Zainal Aalam When Sarah first saw her son, Adam, in the delivery room, her heart filled with love—and uncertainty. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Adam’s tiny face bore the marks of a condition that would come to define his early years. Have you ever felt grateful for how
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By Nahrizul Adib Kadri Life is noisy. And I don’t just mean the traffic jams or construction drills outside your office window. I mean the constant pinging of notifications. The flood of messages, emails, deadlines, expectations. Everyone — and everything — seems to want a piece of your attention. We rarely realise it, but attention
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To promote awareness and empower communities with proper oral hygiene practices, especially among individuals requiring special care, a group of enthusiastic undergraduate dental students from Universiti Malaya, supervised by Dr. Nor Malina Manan and Assoc Prof Dr Lily Azura Shoaib, Paediatric Dentistry Specialist, gathered at BrightFuture Academy to conduct an oral health education programme aptly
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