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 […]
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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
From the village to the halls of knowledge, returning to serve Read More »
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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim The world stands at a crossroads. As climate disasters escalate, resources dwindle, and the race to net-zero intensifies, science has never been more critical to human survival and economic resilience. Talk about the economy going circular will not happen without adequate investment in science. Even the latest inroads in
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Navigating the clash with politics By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Many bad news on education lately. More and more unhealthy and uncalled for disruption from politics. Should politics come first? Or education? Logically, good education should give rise to healthy politics. Whilst, the excessive intrusion of politics into education can destroy education. Once education
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By Mohammad Tariqur Rahman In today’s reality, higher education, particularly university education worldwide, is aimed at producing ‘human capital’ who are primarily meant to contribute to a nation’s economic prosperity while serving the individual needs for financial salvation. The human capital theory argues that education requires investment, which in turn yields future returns. At the
Role of a university is beyond the production of ‘human capital’ Read More »
