Animals are important stakeholders, too
Focusing on animals is critical to achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, as animals play a critical role in the survival of humans, writes Jacqueline Arnold.
Child marriages create long-lasting negative intergenerational impacts, with harmful implications to a nation’s future
Education for all, regardless of gender, is one of the best strategies to protect children from early marriage. When children can continue their education and avoid early marriage, they not only build a better foundation for their own lives but also for future generations, writes academician Dr Romi Bhakti Hartarto.
Netflix’s ‘Beckham’: A story of how hate drove a person to footballing excellence
In a world where narratives of mental health seem to dominate reason, it was quite fascinating to see how hate drove former England captain David Beckham to excel further, as revealed in Netflix’s four-part docuseries ‘Beckham’, writes Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.
Malaysia’s energy security: Exploring the nuclear option
A balanced and diversified energy strategy that combines nuclear power with renewable sources is the most promising path for Malaysia, in ensuring a stable social and economic development, while safeguarding the nation’s energy future, writes Colonel Mohammed Rizal Zakaria.
Public sector’s commitment to energy transition crucial to achieving Malaysia’s net zero goals
The public sector must show a strong commitment to advancing Malaysia’s energy transition, despite the many challenges ahead and the considerable implementation that will be needed, writes academician Datin Seri Prof Dr Suhaiza Hanim Mohamad Zailani.
‘Meme stocks’ and investment hype – When it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
The capital markets might have some unsavoury aspects, especially to the untrained, so don’t be too quick to believe that people, mostly anonymous, have your interest at heart when they share once-in-a-lifetime investment ideas, or claim to be fighting ‘the power’, writes financial expert Azizul Amiludin.
Solving poor air quality, transboundary haze requires whole-of-society approach
Poor air quality in many parts of the country has been a persistent issue for decades. The problem is not just seasonal, but a year-round plight that causes health damage to communities, especially children. In 2019, air pollution accounted for nearly six per cent of all deaths in Malaysia.
Student ambassadorship essential in teaching lifelong lessons, valuable skills, says educator
Senior educator Dr Veronica Shepherdson urges schools to appoint student ambassadors, as it gives them hands-on experience that teaches essential planning skills, decision-making, communication, and teamwork.
Seaweed may be the superfood substitute to when rice and wheat run out
It is time to eschew staples that are running scarce for the new superfood – seaweed, writes seasoned newsman Razak Chik.
Whole-of-society, all-encompassing approach needed to turn tide on water contamination
In Malaysia, the issue of water pollution poses a grave concern, exerting adverse effects on the endurance of water reservoirs, writes academician Dr Rulia Akhtar.