By Halima Saadiah After years of studying, the day finally comes — you graduate. You wear the robe, take the photos, and smile proudly with your scroll. But after the celebration fades, another feeling slowly creeps in: What now? This is a question that has been stuck in my head lately. I see friends applying […]
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By Azizi Abu Bakar In Malaysia, conversations about the environment are everywhere — from school murals to government masterplans. We talk about climate change, biodiversity, clean energy, and zero waste. Yet despite this growing awareness, our rivers are still polluted, and our forests still falling. Why? Because we often forget that caring for the environment
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The long-awaited announcement of Malaysia’s new judicial leadership was made yesterday, with His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on the advice of the Prime Minister and after consultation with the Conference of Rulers, appointing Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh as the new Chief Justice of the Federal Court. Alongside this, Datuk Abu Bakar Jais
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 18 July 2025 – The appointment of the new Chief Justice was officially announced by Istana Negara last night, marking a significant step in ensuring transparency and integrity in Malaysia’s judiciary. His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has consented to the appointment of three key judicial figures: 1. Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid
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By Chua Yaw Long Professional Engineering Institutions (PEIs) play a pivotal role in advancing engineering as a profession. These organisations are engaged in activities that promote engineering practice, professional development, and public awareness of engineering’s contributions to society. In Malaysia, numerous PEIs operate both locally and as branches or chapters of international institutions. Among the
By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Malaysia boasts ambitious national goals: a high-income economy, technological leadership, and sustainable development. Our universities, repositories of significant talent and public funding, are crucial engines for driving this progress. Yet, a persistent and critical chasm separates the brilliant research emerging from our labs from tangible products, services, and economic
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By Tan Chuey Chuan, Goh Yet Ching In recent months, reports of rising HIV infections in Malaysia have once again made national headlines. The data paints a troubling picture: a noticeable increase in new cases, particularly among young Malaysians, some as young as 18. These statistics are more than just numbers—they represent real lives, real
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By Joshua Woo Sze Zeng (State Assemblyman for Pulau Tikus, Penang) 14 July 2025 During a recent visit at my constituency market, several traders spoke to me that the prevailing sentiment now suggests a struggling economy and increasing cost of living. Many people are feeling the pressure caused by this sentiment. It is something I
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By Shazlin Niza Ab Razak In Malaysia, English is more than just an academic subject. It is often perceived as a marker of intelligence, a pathway to higher education, and a key qualification in the job market. The Malaysian University English Test, or MUET, has become more than an assessment. For many, it feels like
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By Xu Yiren, Yuan Zilu, Dr Mohd Istajib Mokhtar In our increasingly digitised world, technology is not just a convenience — it has become essential to communication, learning, work, and civic participation. Yet, while some people navigate digital spaces with ease, many others remain sidelined. This disparity, known as the digital divide, is no longer
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