By Turukesh Vellasamy At my grandfather’s care home in Penang, the staff works tirelessly to care for dozens of elderly residents. Yet, one incident remains etched in my memory: an elderly woman, frail but full of life, collapsed alone in her room. No one noticed for hours. When help arrived, it was too late. Stories […]
Perhaps biomedical engineers can help save Malaysia’s ageing future Read More »
By Lee Wai Guan and Dr. Maisarah Hasbullah The World Energy Council (WEC) highlights that a healthy energy system relies on three equally vital pillars: energy security — ensuring a stable supply despite market disruptions; energy equity — providing universal access to affordable and sufficient energy; and environmental sustainability — driving the transition to low-carbon,
Energy equity first, net zero next Read More »
By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Malaysia stands at a pivotal juncture. As the nation crafts its 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), it confronts the end of an era of economic playbook. Fossil fuels face decline as the pressures to decarbonise heat up. Palm oil’s expansion plans look remote as labour pains continue to haunt the
The 13MP is a new chapter, a fresh vigour Read More »
How TikTok Shop is helping businesses to thrive in Malaysia’s new retail playground By Yusniza Kamarulzaman You’re scrolling at 2am just to relax. A few swipes later, you see a flash deal: “RM0.01 offer now” The countdown timer ticks, the coupon pops up, and before you know it, a parcel is on its way to
Of influence and trust Read More »
By Tengku Nurfarhana Nadirah Tengku Hamzah and Rumana Saifi Many Malaysians worry about the safety of the medicines they receive in public hospitals. Many patients and their families continue to believe that prescribed medicines may harm the kidneys, weaken the body, or cause more side effects than traditional remedies. These fears often originate from family
Medicines in public hospitals are not second class Read More »
By Noraisah Yusop In Malaysia’s rapidly urbanising landscape, physical development is often equated with national progress. Skyscrapers, mega infrastructure projects, and high-density condominiums dominate the skyline, offering a visual narrative of modernity and economic advancement. The excessive construction of high-rise condominiums, commercial blocks, and retail complexes, frequently disconnected from actual demand, local needs, or infrastructure
Concrete isn’t growth: Impressive structures, inhospitable cities Read More »
Merdeka should also mean freeing ourselves from the influence of bad-faith actors. Despite what they may want us to believe; we hold the power to shape our own destiny. Commemorating National Day is a special moment where we celebrate our uniquely diverse heritage that makes Malaysia our home. It reminds us both of how far
Our Malaysia (Part 1): Freeing Ourselves from Bad-Faith Politics Read More »
The ESG blind spot in Malaysia’s food security By Dalilawati Zainal In 2023, the world went through a rice panic. India’s abrupt export restrictions and unpredictable weather patterns sent rice prices to 15-year highs. Malaysia, which relies heavily on imports for its staple grain, watched anxiously as food security once again became headline news. By
From rice panic to price collapse Read More »
By Nahrizul Adib Kadri “They said we’re ungrateful. Maybe we just dream with different tools.” That line came to me after a conversation with a bright young student, fresh from a student exchange, idealistic, restless. He spoke honestly about his desire to work abroad after graduating. “Not because I don’t love Malaysia,” he said, “but
Let them dream, and build, differently Read More »
By Norbani Che Ha The function of marketing has never been static; it is a mirror held up to the economy, technology, and culture of its time. Initially, the focus was simply on production and making goods widely available at a low cost. The following era, dominated by mass media, shifted the emphasis to persuasion
Marketing’s new mandate is to lead the shift to a more sustainable future Read More »
