This year, Muslims in Malaysia are observing and celebrating Ramadan in a distinctly different atmosphere. The festivity that usually surrounds the special month is not felt this time around. With restrictions to social gatherings, the rituals and traditions that make the evenings after iftar (breaking fast) lively, are now being carried out in the confines …
College life can be daunting. Not just for freshmen who may just be moving out from their family home to stay with a new family – their peers – but also for those who are still trying to find a sense of belonging in the college community. INTI’s Tabletop Society president Qi Guang (left) with …
If there is one thing that Malaysian small business owners have learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is that their adoption of technology is certainly helping them get through these tough times. Online shopping platforms recorded a surge of orders even before the Movement Control Order (MCO) and this continues to be the trend as …
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly created tough times and unexpected changes for many of us. For some more than others, the changes brought about may be more difficult to cope with, especially when it could mean giving up opportunities and having minimal contact with loved ones. Observing her 14 days quarantine in …
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As the nation continues to abide by the Movement Control Order (MCO) both at home and in the essential services sector, a few individuals have taken it upon themselves to help affect change in their own way. Momoka Kumagae, Koki Shomoto, Koshiela Nair, and Aaron Quek each share their personal experiences in helping Malaysia combat …
While academicians are often acknowledged for their contributions to a student’s academic success, the contribution of a university’s non-academic staff i.e. administrative assistants, student welfare workers, cleaners, and technicians, often go unnoticed. Muhammad ‘Izzat Amin bin Izman Khairi, a studio technician at INTI International College Subang (INTI) talks about his experiences and sheds light on …
They say choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. While for some that may be a distant if not impossible dream, but Mohd Khairul Irwan Mansor seems to be living the life. Fueled by a passion for the creative arts, Mohd Khairul, or Erwan Mansor …
Psychology is a broad discipline which focuses on the study of the mind and human behaviours. While a more common field of study in the West, Malaysian parents often have their doubts about the long term career prospects awaiting students who pursue a degree in psychology. Students study Southern New Hampshire University’s Bachelor of Arts …
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Earlier this year, American-based Malaysians Poh Si Teng and Cheyenne Tan made local headlines, when their documentary St. Louis Superman was nominated for an Oscar award under the Best Documentary Short Subject category at the 92nd Academy Awards . Although the film producer-duo did not win, their nomination remains the closest to Malaysia bagging one …
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Based on the belief of striking a balance between yin and yang to enable qi – an individual’s vital energy – to flow smoothly along the meridians in our body to keep us healthy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used for thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases. In recent months TCM …
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