Sparking STEM Passion Key to Malaysia’s High-Tech Future, Says Deputy Minister
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSparking STEM Passion Key to Malaysia’s High-Tech Future, Says Deputy Minister Cultivating a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among the younger generation is vital for Malaysia to achieve its ambition of becoming a high-tech nation by 2030, said Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Mohd Yusof Apdal. Speaking at a […]
Sabah Steps Up Climate Action with Dedicated Council and Funding
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSabah Steps Up Climate Action with Dedicated Council and Funding The Sabah government is taking decisive steps to combat climate change through the establishment of the Sabah Climate Action Council (SCAC) and targeted funding for environmental initiatives. Chaired by the State Secretary, the SCAC is responsible for setting strategic direction and coordinating mitigation and adaptation projects across […]
Ivory Demand Fuels Surge in Borneo Pygmy Elephant Killings
Reading Time: 2 minutesIvory Demand Fuels Surge in Borneo Pygmy Elephant Killings Conservationists are raising alarm over the recent spate of illegal killings of Borneo pygmy elephants, believed to be driven by a booming black market for ivory. The disturbing discovery of mutilated elephant carcasses in Kalabakan has underscored the growing threat to one of Malaysia’s most critically endangered […]
Cambridge-Backed Assessment to Raise English Proficiency in Sarawak Schools
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCambridge-Backed Assessment to Raise English Proficiency in Sarawak Schools Sarawak will roll out a standardised Ujian Penilaian-Dual Language Programme (UP-DLP) assessment for Year 6 students this October, a move designed to strengthen English proficiency and align local education with global standards. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the initiative recently during […]
Crunching the Curve: The Math Behind the Iconic Potato Chip Introduction
Reading Time: 2 minutesCrunching the Curve: The Math Behind the Iconic Potato Chip Introduction Have you ever wondered why some potato chips have that distinctive, saddle-like shape? These perfectly curved crisps are not just a product of culinary creativity—they are the result of clever mathematics, precise engineering, and innovative food science. At the heart of their design lies […]
The Wood Wide Web: Nature’s Hidden Network of Sharing, Survival, and Strategy
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Wood Wide Web: Nature’s Hidden Network of Sharing, Survival, and Strategy Beneath our feet lies a living network as complex and efficient as the internet—only it’s made not of wires, but of fungi. This vast underground web, known as the mycorrhizal network, connects trees and plants through microscopic fungal threads, enabling them to exchange […]
Nobel Prize for Medicine 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNOBLE PRIZE FOR MEDICINE 2023: The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute has awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. The discoveries by the two Nobel Laureates were critical for developing effective mRNA vaccines […]
Brazilian Fish and CAT introduce first gene-edited tilapia
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBRAZILIAN FISH, a leading tilapia producer, announces the successful development of gene-edited tilapia in Brazil, in partnership with the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) in the United States. The initiative aims to improve the productivity and yield of tilapia by accelerating breeding efficiency from 20 years of conventional breeding program to just one year. CAT […]
When The Jungle Cried on Mother’s Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn a road not meant for grief, Beneath the weight of sky and smoke, She stood — A mountain made of mourning, Her heart still tethered To the breath that would not return. She nudged him once, Then twice — As if her touch Could stitch time back Into his broken frame. The […]
Sarawak Eyes Biofuel Breakthrough with Palm Oil Waste Strategy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSarawak is taking bold steps to position itself as a regional hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, by turning palm oil waste into biofuel on a large scale. Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak’s existing network of 85 palm oil mills presents an opportunity to streamline waste collection and channel […]