Penangite out to make M’sia proud

Estelle Sia Yu Qi, who bowled the judges over with her words, wit and style at the English Speaking Union (ESU) of Malaysia-Taylor’s Public Speaking Competition recently, is headed to London, the United Kingdom, to compete in the international challenge. The winner of the national-level competition, held at the Taylor’s College Lakeside Campus in Subang, … Read more

Redefining intelligence | The Star

Intelligence and learning are closely related in our modern, fast-paced world. Understanding how we learn is essential for education, human development and our pursuit of a knowledge-based economy. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, we are gaining new perspectives on this timeless phenomenon. There are three primary schools of thought on … Read more

Guiding the blind | The Star

Wina Wong Poh Yoke was aghast when she saw a blind person falling right before her eyes due to a hole in the ground. Inspired to find a solution to the limitations of a cane, the INTI International University computer science graduate invented a robot to safely guide the visually impaired. The Robotic Guide for … Read more

Penang lad is ‘top in the world’

MATHEMATICS stood out as the subject that filled Khor Haojun’s heart the most throughout his schooling years in Nibong Tebal, Penang. This passion has endured even after his secondary school days, with the 19-year-old recently being named “Top in the World” for AS-Level Mathematics in the June 2023 examinations recognised by Cambridge Assessment International Education. … Read more