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Brands Beware! Consumer Discontent is Contagious

By Evelyn Loh Geok Yan
This article discusses the reciprocal relationship between consumers and brands.

Happier and Brighter: How Grandparents Enrich Children's Lives

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Much is understood about parenting and its impact on children’s development and well-being, given the large amount of caregiving research in the past decades.

EPR: A Solution to the Southeast Asia Landfill Issue?

By Professor Yuka Fujimoto

To tackle the severe problem of landfill waste, Professor Yuka Fujimoto has conducted extensive qualitative research on how the extended producer responsibility (EPR) frame

Sunway Education Group Reaffirms Commitment to Planetary Health

Malaysia is proud to have been selected to hold the world-renowned international conference discussing global health and community development where scientists, policymakers, the private sector, educators, and concerned planetary citizens will convene.

One Man’s Quest to Fight Climate Change by Saving Coral Reefs

By Associate Professor Dr Chen Jit Ern
From algal biofuel to coral microalgae, Dr. Chen Jit Ern, the Head of the Jeffrey Sachs Center for Sustainable Development and Associate Professor in the School of Biological Studies at Sunway University, has dedicated years of research exploring the possibilities.

Implications of Recruiting Foreign Nurses in Local Healthcare Sector

By Dr Noor Hasliza Che Seman

The global landscape is currently facing a pronounced nursing deficit, with estimates suggesting a shortage of nearly 13 million nurses by 2030, as reported by the International Council of Nurses.

In One- or Two-Parent Households, What's Important is to be Present for the Kids

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Many variables interact with one another to contribute to the experience of depression in children and adolescents.

Crucial, Yet Often Misunderstood: The Industrial Design Profession

By Dr. Nicole Fu Chew Xiang
Did you know? Every object that you interact with daily, from the smallest paperclip to a car, is the result of an industrial design process. Yet, not many people understand this field and what it entails.

Welfare Strategy for Seniors Vital

By Dr Chee Kwan Foong and Professor Long Chiau Ming
The 2023 United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) is themed "Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Bridging Generational Divides".

Upskilling Malaysia’s Nursing Workforce

By Wong Lee Sia, Harjit Kaur Ujagar Singh, Sawnthary Malluvalasa Simhachalam and Chee Gek Neo
By championing opportunities and cultivating a culture that esteems persistent education, we can sculpt nurses who aren’t just adept, but can also emerge as health care trailblazers.

Malaysia Seeing ‘Worrisome’ Rise In Colorectal Cancer Among Under-50s: MOH Official

While colorectal cancer mainly affects those aged 50 and above, Malaysia is seeing a “worrisome” rise in colon cancer incidence among younger adults, which further compounds the economic burden of the disease in the country, says an MOH official.

ChatGPT, Tell Me, Are Universities Still Relevant Today?

Every year upon finishing high school, youths the world over are faced with the same universal dilemma: Should I get a job or go to university?