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The Curious Case of Commodity Fetishism

By Priyadharshini Ahrumugam
Commodity fetishism is a unique situation where the public may find their identity as an extension of the expensive products they own. This is because there is a symbolic value that products possess according to scholars of media and advertising.  

How Can Leaders Make Better Decisions?

By Professor Hew Gill
It’s a common misunderstanding among many business leaders that it is always their responsibility to initiate and develop all the new ideas in their team. 

A Good Payday for EPF Contributors

With the current economic challenges, the 5.35% dividend by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for 2022 is considered good for contributors, say economists.

Are You Financially Savvy Enough to Achieve Financial Freedom?

By Dr Joyce Nga
There is a saying that ‘money can’t buy everything, but everything involves money’.

The State of the Nation: M40, B40 to Feel the Pinch from Low Value Goods Tax

In April, Malaysia could impose a new 10% sales tax on goods priced RM500 and below that are sold online and shipped via land, sea or air.

Appreciating Different Career Pathways in the Arts

By Professor Matthew Marshall
The arts cannot be wrongly mistaken to be only for the privileged. It is prevalent across every aspect of life and could change the world in many ways. Scientifically proven to have positive effects, the arts could potentially be a game and world changer. 

The Department of Biological Sciences' Industrial Networking Event (iNET2022) - a Hit with Students and Alumni

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
The Industrial Networking Event (iNET2022) was held from 26 to 28 October 2022 for students and alumni of the School of Medical and Life Sciences to listen to panels of experts from the biological science and health industries to mingle with representatives of various related companies. The…

Green Machine Learning: Is it Just Another Catchy Phrase?

By Dr Saad Aslam
Balancing the potential power from machine learning and the preservation of the environment.

Workplace Well-Being: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

By Professor Hew Gill
Health and safety measures at the workplace today are no longer just about physical harm but cover a larger spectrum of areas, including psychological and social comfort. Workplace well-being has become increasingly important in recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, and is expected…

Unforgettable Experiences at the London School of Economics (LSE) Summer School

By Dr Lai Kee Huong
Some 11 students from the School of Mathematical Sciences had the privilege to attend a 3-week Summer School programme at the London School of Economics. They shared their accounts of their unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience there. 

Unity Government Provides Strong Foundation for Growth and Stability, Says Economist

Malaysia’s new unity government, with a sense of political correctness, will provide a strong foundation for economic growth and stability this year despite fears of a recession among developing countries, economist Prof Marc Lim said today.

Food, Firecrackers, and Family Reunions: How Lunar New Year Is Celebrated Differently Across Asia

For billions of people across Asia and in Asian diaspora communities around the world, this weekend marks the beginning of the lunar new year celebrations, a two-week holiday marking the end of the Zodiac year of the Tiger, and ushering in the Year of the Rabbit – or Cat, if you are in Vietnam.