Sowing seeds of change | The Star

In years to come, Malaysia and many other nations around the world will be grappling with two interconnected challenges: food security and falling birth rates. These issues, while distinct, share a common thread of impacting the well-being and future sustainability of human lives as we know it. However, amid these challenges lies the potential for … Read more

A greener metaverse | The Star

The interplay between the metaverse and sustainability is inseparable, with the metaverse – encompassing virtual, augmented and digital realms –exerting a positive impact on the environment. Its transformative influence extends to communication, business practices and our conceptualisation of sustainability. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Trusted Bulletin is an … Read more

HELP to tackle cybersecurity skills gap

Bridging the cybersecurity skills gap in Asean is a vital aspect of organisational environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, says HELP University chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Paul Chan. This, he said, is why HELP is partnering with Macquarie University, a leading cyberschool in Sydney, Australia, to offer cybersecurity micro-credential courses tailored to the region. “Regulatory … Read more

UTAR student art features in UN campaign

Cheng wows with wildlife art to win contest Inspired by Malaysia’s natural beauty, Cheng Hui Xin (pic) created a masterpiece featuring diverse wildlife like the rhinoceros, hornbill and tapir, and won the United Nations (UN) World Wildlife Day 2024 (WWD2024) Official Poster Contest for her effort. The Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Bachelor of Arts … Read more

Kelantan school bags top prize in Samsung challenge.

THANKS to an ingenious sponge with oil-absorbing water-repellent and magnetic properties, SMK Kubang Bemban, Kelantan, was crowned the champion of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2023 challenge. Dubbed the Magnetic HydroOleoGuard Sponge, the project offered an effective solution for addressing oil spills and metal debris pollution. SMK Sultan Ismail, Johor, was awarded the second … Read more

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION ENSURES DIGNITY FOR DECEASED

In times of emergencies and natural disasters, the treatment of deceased bodies has often been a distressing and undignified affair. Witnessing corpses hastily placed in body bags, sometimes disrespectfully stacked together, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, prompted three forward-thinking undergraduates at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) to embark on a mission to … Read more

Green empowerment | The Star

As climate change is an existential crisis facing our generation, climate literacy must become a cornerstone of education and schools play a critical role in preparing students for a world that is rapidly changing. Climate literacy should be interwoven throughout the curriculum. For example, Science classes can explore the physical aspects of climate change, such … Read more

Taylor’s ‘purpose learning’ earns global recognition

Taylor’s University has been crowned the “Overall Education Winner” at the 10th Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Reimagine Education Awards. The award, announced on Dec 13, was an acknowledgement of the varsity’s 13 Impact Labs, which are in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and thereby contributing significantly to the advancement of sustainability education. … Read more

TAR UMT alumna is ACCA global council member

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) alumna Lim Fen Nee (pic) has been elected to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) global council. Lim, who currently serves as an independent non-executive director in various corporate entities, is the ACCA Malaysia Women’s Network chair and is on the ACCA Malaysia Environmental, … Read more