By Wan Nor Faiqah Wan Mohd Fadzlullah Every day I woke up at dawn and the first thing I reach out for would be my phone. Unfortunately, that is the reality for most people, isn’t it? Too afraid of being left out that no matter what day or date it is, when something is trending, […]
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What teaching in China taught me about Malaysian’s fear of English By Shazlin Niza Ab Razak In the heart of Xi’an, a city steeped in history and culture, I stepped into a classroom filled with university students eager to learn English. I was there on academic duty, representing University of Malaya to teach English as
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Technology security is the new national currency By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim We often talk about GDP, FDI, and natural resources as markers of national strength. But in today’s world, technology security has quietly become the new currency of power. Control over critical tech, from semiconductors to AI infrastructure, now shapes not only business
By Aisha Fahmy Mohd Zulhery Fahmy People call them big companies or even giants. Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Netflix. These names literally dominate our digital world. They’ve become so woven into our daily lives that we often forget just how much we rely on them. At the touch of our fingertips, we send messages,
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By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim For years now, sustainability has preoccupied the world. The call to go green has been growing louder as evidence of climate change proved more convincing. The 2015 Paris Agreement to curb GHG emissions was pivotal. COP meetings were held yearly to decide on the next move. The next one,
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By Nurhazwaliza Binti Kamarod Every day, I wake up and scroll. Before I even brush my teeth, I’ve already seen someone’s vacation in parts of the world that I have never been, a viral clip from yesterday, a girl unboxing the latest phone, and a stranger’s opinion on why Gen Z is “too soft.” Yes,
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By Caning Jaramillo The Spanish Studies programme at the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya, recently welcomed a distinguished guest as part of its Business and Administration module. This Elite Master Class featured Mr Boon Seong Lim, Chief of Global Policy, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs at AirAsia Aviation Group, who joined the faculty
By Suhaily Shahimi In today’s fast-paced, data-driven world, the role of internal auditors is evolving rapidly. As organizations face increasing expectations for transparency, accountability, and risk management, auditors are no longer confined to manual checklists and retrospective reviews. Instead, they are expected to harness advanced technologies, analyze large datasets, and provide real-time insights. This shift
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By Cheah Chia Wei Recently I had to go to the hospital for a routine check-up. I can see many elderly (above 60 years old) are accompanied by a family member, there are also a few who came on their own. I can’t help thinking how I will be when i reach to that age…
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By Nahrizul Adib Kadri Here’s something we don’t say often enough: This is the first time any of us are alive. This version of life we’re living — this body, this age, these people, these joys, these struggles — we’re experiencing it all for the very first time. No rehearsals. No user manual. Just a
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