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Opinion: The Boardroom Has No Time Zone

By Mary-Ann Ooi Suan Kim
From Quarterly Oversight to Real-Time Foresight

For much of corporate governance as it is practised, time has been measured in quarters.

Made to Be Seen: Rethinking Game Art Education

By Muhamad Ayman Jamaludin
What Makes a Good Game Art Curriculum?

Education is increasingly expected to keep pace with the world outside the classroom. Industries change, technology moves quickly, and the way people work continues to evolve.

The Rise of Intelligent Electronics: AI’s Role in Shaping the Future of The Chip

By Associate Professor Ir. Dr Ranjit Singh Sarban Singh
Introduction: The Backbone of Modern Technology

Semiconductors form the foundation of modern electronic systems, powering everything from smartphones and medical devices to renewable energy infrastructures and autonomous vehicles.

Driving Sustainable Impact: How University–Industry Collaboration Can Use AI to Transform Higher Education

By Dr Imad Gohar

In today’s fast-changing world, universities are no longer defined only by classrooms, lecture halls, and research publications. They are increasingly becoming active spaces for innovation, sustainability, and real-world problem-solving.

Exploring Sustainable Gastronomy: From Bloom to Table

By Chef Kerlley Bong Siew Sin

Sustainable Gastronomy in Malaysia

Exploring Data with SPSS: From Basic to Regression Analysis

By Dr Ang Siew Ling

As data continues to shape decision-making across the creative industries, the ability to analyse and interpret information has become an increasingly valuable skill for researchers in the fields of arts, communication, and digital media.

Opinion: Directors’ fiduciary duty of care redefined in the age of AI

By Mary-Ann Ooi Suan Kim

AI does not lower the bar, but it makes the director’s decision harder to explain.

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) recommends. The board approves. Liability stays human. 

Leadership That Makes Room for Others: The Quiet Strength of Servant Leadership

By Kanchana Chandran
Servant leadership: service, empathy, empowerment and shared growth We tend to recognise leadership by what is most visible: the person who makes the decision, gives the direction or carries the title. Servant leadership invites us to look elsewhere. It asks us to notice what happens around a…

Can a WhatsApp Message Create a Legally Binding Contract?

By Taqiah Zawani Adnan
Can a WhatsApp Message Create a Legally Binding Contract?

In today’s digital era, it is increasingly common for business transactions to take place through instant messaging applications such as WhatsApp, which is very common in Malaysia.

Environmental Rule of Law: Protecting Malaysia’s Health, Environment, and Future

By Dr Tamara Joan Duraisingam
Environmental Rule of Law: Why Malaysia Needs Stronger Protections for People and Planet

Most Malaysians are familiar with the Rule of Law—it is introduced early in school and enshrined as the fourth principle of the Rukun Negara.

The Board's Conscience: A New Partnership in Corporate Governance

By Mary-Ann Ooi Suan Kim
The Evolving Role of Company Secretaries: Driving the "G" in Corporate Malaysia’s ESG Landscape

Close to power, yet independent of it. The company secretary sits near enough to the board to understand how decisions are made, yet independently enough to question the process.

The Beauty of Materials Engineering

By Dr Kee Chia Ching

 When we think about engineering, our minds often jump to towering bridges, advanced machines, or cutting-edge electronics. Yet, behind every technological breakthrough lies a quieter but equally powerful discipline: materials engineering.