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By Farzana Parveen Tajudeen Malaysia is striving to position itself as a competitive nation in the global digital economy. In this fast-evolving landscape, the country needs graduates who are digitally skilled, adaptable, and capable of navigating new technologies. To support this, students should develop habits of self-learning and continuous upskilling as part of their learning […]

By Nur Hazirah Abdul Aziz and Yeo Siang Lee We were honoured to be invited to an Angelman syndrome family gathering on 30 August 2025. It couldn’t be more timely as the pre-launch of the National Policy for Rare Disease Policy in Malaysia just took place three days earlier. It was a small get-together, a

By Zuraini Md Ali, Nurshafarina Jasme Every August, and extending on to 16 September, we typically pause to ask: what does Merdeka truly mean? Beyond the colourful displays, it is not merely an anniversary marked on calendars. It is a personal story—one of sacrifice, struggle, and determination passed down by generations. Merdeka is a living

By Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid The recent spate of bullying cases in Malaysia has triggered widespread anger, frustration, and mistrust. What could have been an opportunity to examine the systemic roots of bullying has instead escalated into moral panic where public outrage is fuelled by fear, amplified by media narratives, and channelled into hostility. This

How a UM-led project is shaping the future of osteoarthritis diagnosis, one cell at a time By Nahrizul Adib Kadri At first glance, it’s just another outpatient visit. A patient in her late sixties walks in with persistent knee pain; something she’s grown used to over the years. A few scans, a prescription for physiotherapy,

By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Malaysia has just launched the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13). Not just another five-year blueprint; it’s a declaration of intent to finally leap the nation into the ranks of high-income economies. Central to this ambition is a heavy bet on technology as the engine of growth, including a contentious venture

By Norbani Che Ha Marketing has never been a static discipline. Its role has continuously adapted to reflect the priorities of business and society. In the past, the focus was on mass production, making goods widely available and affordable. The following era emphasized product innovation, quality, and persuasive advertising to capture consumer attention. Today, the

By Nahrizul Adib Kadri Nations, like people, grow awkwardly. But that’s still growth. Some days it’s obvious: a new MRT line, a policy that finally makes sense, a younger leader speaking with quiet wisdom. Other days, it’s clumsy and contradictory. We move forward and stumble back. We say all the right words and then forget