By Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri On a drizzly evening in Kuala Lumpur, a dashcam video captures a car abruptly swerving into another lane without signalling, cutting off a motorcyclist who is lane-splitting through traffic and forcing him to brake sharply. The furious motorcyclist revs his engine and yells in anger, shaking his fist at the […]
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By: Mohd Sabri Abdullah msabri@inform.gov.my The dates of 31 August and 16 September are sacred occasions celebrated annually by Malaysians. These dates are not merely public holidays but reflect historic moments for the nation. 31 August marks the independence of Malaya from colonial rule, while 16 September signifies the formation of Malaysia through the inclusion
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By Nahrizul Adib Kadri Not long ago, I was in the dentist waiting room at the Faculty of Dentistry, flipping through an old issue of Reader’s Digest — the kind where the pages feel like they’ve passed through many hands. Somewhere in the middle, I came across a short piece on Planet Vulcan. Not the
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When the hunt for clicks compromises media ethics By Akmal Nadzmi Azlan, Dr. Mohd Istajib Mokhtar Have you ever clicked on a headline that promised to “reveal the shocking truth” only to find a bland, underwhelming article? That’s the bait—and you just got hooked. Welcome to the world of clickbait. In today’s digital media landscape,
Rethinking what makes a great university By Jazli Aziz University rankings are a highly visible indicator of a university’s status. Due to the increased visibility among the general public and perceived importance of these global rankings, universities around the world have slowly been focusing more on increasing their research output. This is because a university’s
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By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim We live in a competitive world. Nations, businesses, and individuals compete. Nations compete to sustain the economy. Businesses compete to sustain profits. Individuals compete to secure the best jobs and live well. In a world driven by knowledge and innovation, those with the most knowledge benefit the most. The
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By Prof Ts Dr Manjit Singh Sidhu In the past, 3D modelling and animation were limited to large-scale production companies and highly qualified teams. It took weeks or months of work, costly software, and extensive technical knowledge to create anything in 3D back then, whether it was a product prototype or a vibrant animated character.
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By Ng Kwan Hoong “People talking without speakingPeople hearing without listening…”— Simon & Garfunkel, “The Sound of Silence” Those words, written in the 1960s, may as well have been written for today. We live in an age where communication is everywhere. It hums in our pockets, flashes across our screens, and echoes through every waking
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By Ng Yi Xuan “What if your elderly mother fell in her bedroom, or the bathroom, and no one found out until hours later?” Yes, it’s a painful scenario, but one that happens far too often in Malaysia. Whether in care homes or living alone, many older adults face real safety risks due to limited
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Malaysia’s SST expansion is a tough but necessary step if done right By Goh Lim Thye On 1 July 2025, Malaysia implemented a revised and expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) under the MADANI economic framework. While this move had been anticipated by policymakers and industry players, it nevertheless sparked considerable public backlash, particularly among
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