When silence and secrecy becomes the greatest crime By Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid Recent headlines in Malaysia have once again reminded us of the disturbing reality of paedophilia and child sexual abuse. A few months ago, a prominent social media personality was arrested for allegedly grooming and sexually abusing minors. In another case, a male […]
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By Associate Prof. Dr. Adelina Asmawi I refer to the article in The Star dated Sunday, 29th June, titled “Profit-Driven Public Education Leaving STPM Students Behind.” It seems some people fail to understand the financial realities faced by universities today. Operating a university is increasingly expensive, and the government has significantly reduced subsidies and financial
By Ts. Elman Mustafa El Bakri Recently, I came across a headline on Fortune.com that made me pause: “Executives are drowning. Blame the vanishing middle management layer.” It’s obviously referring to the ‘unbossing’ trend among the Gen Z of the workforce, and it stopped me in my tracks because it’s the kind of line that
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The legacy of Dewan Tunku Canselor By Zuraini Md Ali In the quiet hours before dawn on 29 June 2001, fire engulfed one of Malaysia’s most iconic academic landmarks: Dewan Tunku Canselor (DTC) at Universiti Malaya. By sunrise, nearly 90% of its roof structure was destroyed. The flames didn’t just consume concrete and steel, they
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By Dr. Hazwani Mat Saad, Dr. Mahanom Jalil When we talk about climate change, deforestation, or biodiversity loss in the tropics, the issues often feel vast and distant—bigger than us. The statistics are sobering. The headlines are urgent. But for many of us, they can also be overwhelming. Faced with the scale of global environmental
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By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Agriculture, though taking a back seat to manufacturing, remains a significant contributor to the economy. Agriculture contributes more than just food for the world. Much of the world’s demand for raw materials look to agriculture for supply. In Malaysia, natural rubber has been the key raw material for tyres.
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By Sheila Ramalingam The world once again watched in alarm as the United States launched military strikes against Iran, citing concerns over its nuclear weapons development. The international reaction has been largely cautious, with many nations urging diplomacy over aggression. But for those who remember the early 2000s, this latest development feels eerily familiar. History,
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By Nahrizul Adib Kadri There’s a quiet kind of freedom that comes from realising this truth: Most of the time, it’s not about you. That snappy comment from a colleague? It’s probably not personal. The cold shoulder from a friend? It could be their own unresolved frustration. The driver who cuts you off, the student
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By Fatin Nabila Abd Latiff My experience teaching Mathematics in two countries, Malaysia and China has revealed an important reality: the way students master this subject is deeply influenced by the educational culture and assessment systems of each country. In today’s modern educational era, tools such as scientific calculators and artificial intelligence (AI) have become
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CLAPRUN charity run continue raising awareness of cleft lip and palate On 15th June, 2025, the 2025 CLAPRUN charity run was held at the UM Arena Stadium. This annual event is organised by the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya (UM), in collaboration with the Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Malaysia (CLAPAM). CLAPRUN is part
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