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Striking the Iron while Its Hot: Theatre Education at Tertiary Level

Striking the Iron while Its Hot: Theatre Education at Tertiary Level

By Kelvin Wong Kee Wai
Malaysian theatre has changed tremendously over the past few decades. This is widely attributed to better and higher quality productions as well as more contemporary performances from audiences across the country. There is a constant call for a more uniform and formal education programme in this…
Preparing University Students For The Workforce Of Tomorrow

Preparing University Students For The Workforce Of Tomorrow

By Professor Ts. Dr -Ing. Lau Sian Lun
As businesses had to adapt and cope with the unprecedented challenges and impact, the pandemic also forced the nature of work to change. Overnight, everyone must learn to work remotely. Online conference calls became a norm in the blink of an eye. Whoever managed to change in time managed to stay…
Psychological Testing And Psychometrics – What Do You Need To Know?

Psychological Testing And Psychometrics – What Do You Need To Know?

By Professor Hew Gill
The word “psychometric” literally means “mind measurement” and to be strictly accurate psychometric assessments are a type of psychological test primarily concerned with abilities and aptitudes. Abilities are innate capacities that every human is born with, and probably the best known of these…

Ensuring Transparency in Our Budget Process

By Professor Mahendhiran Sanggaran Nair
Yesterday, the Ministry of Finance released the first ever Pre-Budget Statement in an effort to be more transparent ahead of Budget 2022.
Living The Good Life: Psychological Perspectives

Living The Good Life: Psychological Perspectives

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
The concept of a “Good Life” is not new. It has been discussed and studied since ancient times, with philosophers and religious figures prescribing all sorts of spiritual and scientific approaches in the pursuit of happiness – to live the good life.
When One Vision Connects Two Brilliant Minds

When One Vision Connects Two Brilliant Minds

From 1974 up until 1999, he served the nation as statesman and deputy minister under the administrations of former prime ministers Tun Mahathir and the late Tun Hussein Onn.
Optimizing Energy Efficiency in 5G Ultra-dense Networks Using Distributed and Cooperative Learning Model

Optimizing Energy Efficiency in 5G Ultra-dense Networks Using Distributed and Cooperative Learning Model

By Dr Mohammad Tahir
As the world moves towards greener technology, energy efficiency in wireless networks is of significant importance. This research aims to address the issues using innovative resource management by combining artificial intelligence and game theory.
There’s No Such Thing as an Impulsive Artist

There’s No Such Thing as an Impulsive Artist

By Associate Professor Leow Puay Tin
‘Research’ is a word that doesn’t seem pertinent to the arts. Many people assume the arts to be wholly inspired and created through the artist’s natural or divinely-given talent and passion or genius and impulse. But this is never the whole picture. “There is no such thing as an impulsive artist…
Producing Industry-Ready Designers-to-be

Producing Industry-Ready Designers-to-be

By Dr Perline Siek Hwee Ling
The purpose of designing is to build a harmonious artistic socialist society based on humanism with innovation. This can be achieved by establishing collaboration and in exploring opportunities to develop and support art and design in the fields that will be beneficial to the nation.
Tourism Development and Planetary Health: A Destructive or Reconstructive Relationship?

Tourism Development and Planetary Health: A Destructive or Reconstructive Relationship?

By Professor Marcus L. Stephenson
Planetary health concerns the fundamental relationship between the health of human beings and the health of the planet. The Rockefeller Foundation-Lancet Commission on Planetary Health insinuated that natural resources were continually being exploited by human beings despite human health being…
How Does Product Aesthetics Impact Consumer Response?

How Does Product Aesthetics Impact Consumer Response?

By Dr Goh Yi Sheng
Success stories in the market show the importance of design for increasing sales. One of the best examples of this is Apple. The importance of design has since received increasing attention with people wanting to know what elements of design are critical and how to utilize these design elements…
Flipping Out: Using Flipped Learning in the Music Classroom

Flipping Out: Using Flipped Learning in the Music Classroom

By Professor George J Hess, Jr D.A
One reason that the author’s online classes went well this past year was that the classes were flipped. A lot of materials for the students were already online. This meant instead of scrambling to create lessons that would work online, the author was able to focus more on engaging the students.…