Special Studies

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The special studies division examines unique, multidisciplinary challenges to come up with unconventional solutions to wicked problems.

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We focus on strategic research objectives, such as the intersection of sustainability with the other traditional JCI research programmes.

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COMMENT | Collect household waste with dedicated system, prevent Covid-19

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Prof. Agamuthu, a solid and hazardous waste management specialist, speaks on Malaysia's effective management of healthcare waste. He elaborates on key improvements for household waste management in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Galapagos Islands on land: How limestone is essential to life

Special Studies Ops
On the International Day of Biological Diversity, Assoc Prof Reuben Clements explains why limestone quite literally serves as the building block for much of life on earth.

Will Malaysian Businesses Save the World?

Special Studies Ops
Karen Chand presents the case that though we stand at the brink of catastrophe, companies have the opportunity to innovate and recreate a better future.

MCO is absolutely necessary: Mathematics of Covid-19

Special Studies Press
Prof Koh Hock Lye argues that we must aggressively maintain social distancing, self-isolation, enforced-isolation, and containment of infected and infective persons.

Malaysia must be ready to confront an epidemic

Special Studies Press
Three of JCI's staff warn Malaysians and the Malaysian government to prepare for the COVID-19 epidemic.

Closing in on a solution

Special Studies Ops
Prof Leong Choon Heng gives the reasons he is optimistic that we will be able to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.