The invisible threat Malaysians can’t ignore By Arindam Chakraborty Every day, millions of Malaysians unwrap their lunches, sip bubble tea from plastic cups, wrappers that line the supermarket shelves and microwave meals in convenient plastic containers. But behind this everyday convenience lies an invisible danger that scientists say could already be harming our health. While […]
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By Dr Dayana Jalaludin Technological advances under Industry 4.0, coupled with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, have pushed many Malaysian SMEs to step out of their comfort zones and embrace digital transformation. Today, more SMEs are offering their products and services through online platforms, leveraging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud
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By Dr Dalilah Aziz and Dr Ann G. As Malaysia accelerates toward a sustainable, high-income economy under the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 or RMK13), the nation’s aspiration to build a greener future is rapidly reshaping the workforce. While much public attention is given to engineers, scientists, and renewable-energy experts, an equally profound transformation
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By Asmida Isa Every October 11th, the world marks the International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to celebrating girls, amplifying their voices, actions and leadership everywhere. This year’s slogan, “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis” reminds us that girls are not only affected by
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By Suresh V. Kuchipudi When I first stepped onto the Universiti Malaya (UM) campus in Kuala Lumpur, what immediately struck me wasn’t just the bustle of students or the stately architecture. It was the green. Towering trees, shaded walkways, and pockets of biodiversity everywhere. That first impression has stayed with me throughout my time here
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SYDNEY, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Australian Eggs are marking World Egg Day by donating a year’s worth of eggs (31,200) to social enterprise Two Good Co, helping deliver 30,000 nutritious meals to women in crisis. With eggs back in strong supply, the initiative ensures this everyday staple is reaching those who need it most. To mark
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By Mohammad Tariqur Rahman State-funded privileges are often necessary to cure poverty or the economic burden of the population, disadvantaged groups in particular. Privilege, in its simpler definition, is a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. Certain forms of privilege, if sustained, normalize unearned advantages and
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Towards digital justice in education By Sharon Pasion Vinluan Artificial intelligence is transforming the way education is delivered across the world. Lessons that were once shared through chalk and paper are now mediated by screens, algorithms, and cloud-based platforms. From virtual tutors to intelligent grading systems, technology is reshaping how students learn and how educators
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By Nahrizul Adib Kadri Today is Thursday, and like every Thursday, I am wearing batik. It is a small gesture really, one that might even seem routine or symbolic. But for me, it is also an act of awareness. A way of saying to myself, “This day matters.” The simple act of dressing with purpose
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What every graduate should know before entering workforce By Dayana Jalaludin and Zubir Azhar We now live in an age defined by digital dependency, where nearly every aspect of our daily lives i.e. communication, work, and even leisure, is intertwined with technology. The internet has become an indispensable tool, shaping how we think, interact, and
