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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, […]

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,

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

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…

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

The UM robot changing Malaysian fish farming By Nuradila Zahirah Mohd Azmi In the quiet townships of Pahang, something remarkable is happening beneath the still surface of fish ponds. Where once farmers relied entirely on manual labour to clean water and monitor quality, a new innovation is gliding across the pond — powered not by

By Sakinah Abdul Samad “Madam, ChatGPT said we can use Contingent Kafalah for Buy Now Pay Later.” That was the confident remark from one of my students after class recently. When I asked her for the source of this information, she paused and admitted she wasn’t sure. “I just got it from ChatGPT,” she replied.

By Nor Syadza Zamani Each year, thousands of students across Malaysia receive their UPU placement results—marking a milestone that is often met with a complex mix of emotions. For some, there is excitement and relief. For others, there is confusion, doubt, or even quiet disappointment. What makes this period particularly difficult is the pressure to

By Shazlin Niza Ab Razak More Malaysians are turning to TikTok and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve their English. From short grammar videos to interactive chatbots offering real-time feedback, digital platforms are reshaping how English is learned, helping learners build clarity and confidence. But how reliable are these tools? Can short videos and AI-generated responses