Opinions

Biomass-to-energy conversion technologies gearing for more breakthrough

By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim The global push for sustainable energy and carbon-neutral fuels has accelerated the innovation in biomass-to-energy conversion. Traditional methods like combustion, gasification, and anaerobic digestion are being enhanced with cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and environmental performance. People are now talking about next-generation thermochemical conversion. Advanced gasification with carbon

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ESG reporting is a slow climb

By Jeya Santhini Appannan, Suhaily Shahimi Public-listed companies are now required to include sustainability statements in their annual reports. This means they must share how they’re handling risks and opportunities related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. While these reports are mandatory, there’s no one-size-fits-all template for how companies should report their ESG efforts.

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Social protection programmes key to poverty reduction

By: Datin Sri Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Hanim Binti Dato Mohamad Zailani  Malaysia has stepped up efforts to reduce poverty in recent years through targeted social protection programmes, particularly those aimed at the B40 income category. However, the effectiveness and breadth of these programmes are called into question since growing living expenses continue to strain all

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Letting it all out

Breaking the silence around men’s mental health By Nurfilzah Emily Mohamad Khairuddin Many men carry storms in their hearts that no one sees, just because our world often expects them to be silent warriors: strong, unshaken, and always composed. They walk through life bearing the weight of pain, pressure, expectations and grief all while being

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The lessons we teach tomorrow’s leaders today

By Sheila Ramalingam Over the years, I have had the privilege of observing many bright, responsible, and driven students step into leadership roles within the faculty, university, and even at the national level. These young individuals – Malaysia’s future leaders – often organise forums, dialogues, and conferences that aim to confront current national and global

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