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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By Cheah Chan Fatt Malaysia’s Low Carbon City Framework (LCCF) is crucial in supporting the country’s net-zero carbon emission target, particularly as Malaysia works toward its broader goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The framework, launched in 2011, provides a structured approach to reducing carbon emissions in urban areas. As 2025 marks a significant milestone
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By Eng Ken Li From March to May 2025, a group of 12 dental students from the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, along with their supervisors – Prof. Dr. Zamros Yuzadi Bin Mohd Yusof, Dr Najihah Binti Lokman, and Associate Prof. Dr. Maryani Binti Mohamed Rohani, conducted a community service and oral health promotion programme
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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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