There is a common misconception that most college athletes in competitive and popular sports tend to exhibit lower academic performance. However, Malaysia’s national squash player, Siow Yee Xian, 19, who was accepted to the prestigious ivy league Yale University in 2019, has proved the stereotype wrong. Siow Yee Xian (2nd from right) shares a light …
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“Surviving this pandemic is not about what we can do but how we can adapt in this new normal according to the different policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by the local authorities that is changing constantly. Having said that, how COVID-19 has redefined businesses and its operations is very critical at this juncture,” said …
Amid the health, socio-economic and even political challenges brought about by COVID-19, the reality everywhere is that individual and community life have evolved. In many parts of the world, including Malaysia, the resurgence of infections is renewing the urgency for changes and solutions that will enable humanity to both survive and thrive in the next …
In achieving optimal health, we take care of our diet, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and perform physical exercises or workout in gyms. But we are often unaware that maintaining a good posture throughout the day is also crucial! The correct position for each body part while sitting or standing in front of a computer or …
When one thinks about physiotherapy, they immediately perceive this as a profession related to back and sports injuries. But it is much more than just that. Jasline Poh is proud of her choice in pursuing physiotherapy, as she has always been interested in the healthcare industry. The skills required of these highly trained health professionals …
While timber production has generated profitable earnings for many countries, including Malaysia, it can cause severe economic, environmental and social costs if not managed sustainably. Trees are cut down at a rapid rate to meet the demand for various products from paper to furniture. According to Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin …
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“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King, American author. Melisande Wong (second from left), is an American University Programme alumna from INTI International College Subang. For Melisande Wong, Coretta’s words could not ring truer, as she discovered the strength of her university’s …
Read moreThe Power of Community During a Pandemic: A Malaysian Student’s Perspective
We often hear the saying “You are what you wear.” Fresh graduates who are ready to start their working life, or who aspire to become white-collar professionals in the business world, though fully aware of the saying above may not have the financial means to dress well, nor fully understand what it means to dress …
The overall quality of life seems to have worsened for students, especially during these uncertain times of the Covid-19 pandemic and the increased limitations on movement and access to schools, colleges and universities. The restrictions on learning emerged once more as the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) was implemented in certain areas around Malaysia again. …
With the implementation of movement controls and the closure of the country’s borders to international tourists since March this year, the Malaysian tourism industry is bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 outbreak. In fact, the country recorded only 4.25 million tourist arrivals in the first half of 2020, which is a 68.2 per cent drop …
Read moreFeeding the Travel Bug While Supporting the Local Tourism Industry