In our relentless march of progress, we have adhered to a model of “take, make, dispose.” This linear path has led us to an unsustainable reality where the demand for virgin resources has spiralled out of control and waste piles up around us. But what if there was another way? Enter the circular economy—a vision…
The question of what to do after retirement and employment becomes increasingly pertinent, as Malaysia transitions into an ageing society, with an extended average lifespan of 74.8 years according to 2023 data from the Department of Statistics[1]. Retirement is a significant period in one’s life that prompts reflection on how to embrace active ageing practices…
As the United States gears up for its next presidential election, the ripple effects of this democratic process will undoubtedly reach the shores of Malaysia, a key player in Southeast Asia. With bilateral trade between the two nations reaching $63.4 billion in 2022, and US foreign direct investment in Malaysia totaling $10.6 billion in 2021,…
It is hard to ignore that the US political culture is in turmoil, and the rest of the world is giving it a side-eye while observing its development. The recent assassination attempt of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, the series of foreign policy blunders under the Biden administration, and a few months earlier, widespread campus…
This matter has been dwelling in my head for a good part of this year – whether I should or not, but in the end the interests of a profession rather than how a few individuals may react, is deemed more important so I shall pen this note of appeal to the government of the…
Associate Professor Ts Dato’ Dr Husin Jazri Cyberbullying has emerged as a critical issue in Malaysia as recently highlighted by the tragic death of a 30-year-old social media influencer Ms Rajeswary Appahu, known online as Esha, following severe online harassment. This incident has ignited public outrage and brought attention to the pervasive and damaging effects…
Edited by Rajah Rasiah, Azirah Hashim and Jaswant Sidhu A Book Review “Show me the book the man reads, I will proceed to show you the man,” affirmed George Bernard Shaw. While there is much truism to what Shaw may have once said, “Contesting Malaysia’s Integration into the World Economy,” as edited by Rajah Rasiah,…
BY: Dr Firdous Mohd Farouk The rapid deployment of FinTech to be one of the major disruptors and a catalyst for major transformative efforts in the realm of integrated reporting. Unlike traditional financial reporting which focuses solely on financial metrics, integrated reporting (IR) is a holistic approach that combines financial statements with environmental, social and…
The Dual Language Programme (DLP) saga is not new. There have been many obstacles since its introduction in 2016. Recently, the newly introduced guidelines which aim to improve the programme received divided reactions. Some called it a backward move, while others believed that this was a “corrective measure”, a leap forward for a more sustained…
The deafening silence of our authorities on a TikTok video clip of controversial Islamic preacher Firdaus Wong Wai Hung advising a teacher to secretly convert minors in school is shocking and disturbing. It has been ten days since the content surfaced and gained traction from various NGOs and netizens as a concerned society and parents’…
