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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…

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…

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.

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.

Expectation of Higher, Not Actual, Inflation is the Issue

Actual inflation is not the issue, but the expectation of higher inflation by the consumers, businesses, and investors is the concern that will have an impact on the retail industry, experts say.

The State of the Nation: Bank Negara’s Pause Not Leading to a Pivot Yet as Most Still See Higher Rates in 2H

By Professor Yeah Kim Leng
Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision last week to hold back another increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR) in view of a slowdown in the economy this year seems to have added an ele­ment of uncertainty to the projections of economists and capital market players.

UN Network Office in Malaysia — Its Importance

At last, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN) has found a footing in Malaysia with the recent launch of its Asia headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, thanks to the generosity of the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation.

Celebrating Chinese New Year and Diversity

By Dr Goh Chun Seng
Drawn by opportunities in West Kalimantan in the 18th century, especially in the mining sector, groups of Chinese came all the way from the southern provinces of China to seek work and earn a livelihood.

Importance of Promoting Community Health Among SMEs in Malaysia

By Ng Siew Cheng
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the ­decline of all of Malaysia’s economic sectors, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This articles discusses the importance of promoting community health among SMEs in Malaysia.