Of UM’s young researchers and the promise of TMS Imagine if recovery from a stroke could be aided not only by physiotherapy and medication, but also by a series of gentle magnetic pulses to the brain. This is the promise of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive technique that is beginning to attract global attention […]
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By Chow Kah Yong Every year, Malaysians proudly celebrate Independence day on August 31 and Malaysia day on September 16. These celebration fill us with pride, reminding us of the unity and courage that shaped the nation’s independence. Yet, as our Jalur Gemilang flown widely across the country, a painful question lingers: are we truly
Are we truly free if bullying still thrives? Read More »
By Nahrizul Adib Kadri From my office window at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, I can see the lake. The Varsity Lake, or Tasik Varsiti. On most days, it’s quiet. Not silent, but calm. A soft breeze across the water. Joggers passing by in gentle rhythm. Someone stretching under a tree. A few students
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By Rafidah Lani As Malaysia celebrates its 68th Independence Day, we not only reflect on our nation’s progress but also on what makes us uniquely Malaysian. Beyond language, ethnicity, and culture, there is a unifying place where all walks of life meet, eat, and talk: the Mamak restaurant. A fusion of Indian-Muslim culinary traditions with
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By Sarinder Kaur Dhillon If you’ve ever sat in a hospital waiting room, you’ll know the quiet mix of hope and anxiety that fills the air. For cancer patients, that wait often feels like an eternity , waiting for test results, for treatment decisions, for answers that could change everything. Behind the scenes, doctors are
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By Zafira Nadia Maaz and Mahanim Hanid Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards are no longer just a nice to have. They’ve become essential for companies across industries, including construction. With increasing pressure from stakeholders, regulators, and investors, construction leaders are expected to embrace sustainability, social responsibility, and transparency in their operations. The challenge? Balancing
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Challenges, realities, and pathways forward for Malaysia in a changing world economy By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim The global economy is at an inflection point. It is driven by technological disruption, environmental degradation, resource scarcity, and rising geopolitical tensions. No nation is insulated from these forces — and Malaysia, as an open, resource-dependent, and
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By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim The world is in a precarious state. We are very divided. There is still no end in sight for the Ukraine conflict. The atrocities in the Middle East are not getting any better. The latest is the attack on Iran by Israel. It is worrying. We also live in
The elephant we refuse to name Read More »
By Nahrizul Adib Kadri I think I’ve lived long enough to see both progress and heartbreak in this country. And I’m still here. Still holding the same red passport. Still standing up when the Negaraku plays, wherever and whenever. Still quietly hopeful, even when things don’t go the way I wish they would. Loving Malaysia,
A love letter to the messy middle Read More »
How a homegrown AI tool from UM is changing the game in malaria diagnosis across rural Malaysia In a modest side room at Hospital Kapit, Sarawak, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It’s not the kind that makes headlines or starts global trends — but the kind that saves lives, one pixel at a time. Here,
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