Expert: Treat mangroves as a precious national asset
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY UMAIRAH RAZAK MANGROVES are vital ecosystems that exist along tropical and subtropical coasts. For decades there have been rising concerns among environmentalists about the disregard for mangrove ecosystems globally. “Mangrove ecosystem worldwide is a natural and effective climate change ‘mitigation plan and strategy’. For this reason, mangroves must be treated as a national asset,” […]
Cultivated meat for M’sian consumers in 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutes A local firm joins global race to produce cultivated meat in Penang in a RM20 million facility A LOCAL COMPANY has set its target to produce cultivated meat in Malaysia by 2025. Efforts are on the way to build a RM20 million facility in Penang by Cell AgriTech Sdn Bhd, a Bio-Based Accelerator (BBA) company next […]
Steep climb to becoming ‘success stories’ say women in STEM
Reading Time: 4 minutesSEVERAL Malaysian women from the Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) sector – who now hold court in the top echelons of the industry – unanimously agreed during a recent forum that their road to the top was no walk in the park. Only a handful of women transcend their male counterparts in the STEM workforce, […]
Johor unveils sterling fiscal indices at Mida Invest Series
Reading Time: 3 minutesJOHOR is consistent in its efforts to ensure the rapid recovery of its economy while strengthening its resilience to face new challenges posed by the changing landscape of the global economy. “Last year the state contributed RM70.6 billion of approved investments into the country – making it the top contributor to the nation’s economy. This […]
New study provides first comprehensive look at oxygen loss on coral reefs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA NEW study is providing an unprecedented examination of oxygen loss on coral reefs around the globe under ocean warming. Led by researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a large team of national and international colleagues, the study captures the current state of hypoxia—or low oxygen levels—at 32 different sites, and […]
A Toast for Women in STEM
Reading Time: 3 minutesBRITISH Council Malaysia has launched their Women in STEM (WIS) scholarship for the third consecutive year to accelerate women’s participation and progress in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) sectors. The gender gap in STEM is evident as representation of women researchers globally shows less than 30%. While there is a good representation of female […]
British Council scholarships support women in STEM
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe British Council’s offer of scholarships to support women in STEM is back again for the third time. The offer supports women wishing to pursue postgraduate study in science, technology, engineering, or maths (STEM) at a university in the UK. This prestigious scholarship will allow over 100 women from selected countries including from South Asia, […]
Be the future – support available for women to lead in STEM innovation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAre you looking for the qualification that could make the difference in your science, technology, engineering, or maths (STEM) career? The British Council is offering a prestigious scholarship for female STEM graduates to undertake a Master’s degree or Early Academic Fellowship in the UK. The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM could be your route […]