Think Pieces

Nurturing Sustainable Futures

By Maslisa Zainuddin
The transformative power of higher education in fostering sustainability and weaving it into everyday learning has led to campuses becoming living examples of eco-friendly practices.

Malaysia’s Progress on SDGs

By Danesh Prakash Chacko
On Sept 25 of 2015, Malaysia —together with 192 United Nations (UN) member states — adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Why It's Necessary to Destigmatize Palliative Care for Children

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
What happens to parents when their child is diagnosed with a life-threatening terminal illness or medical complications? They go through a lot of medical procedures, sleepless nights, work disruptions, lifestyle readjustments and financial difficulties, all of which contribute to significant…

Unleashing Smart Virtual Robots in Accounting Decision-Making

By Dr Tang Tiong Yew

Integrating Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a beacon of innovation in the digital transformation era.

The AR Revolution in Consumer Emotions

By Dr Soon Pei Shan
In a world where technology converges with emotion, augmented reality (AR) emerges as a captivating enigma influencing consumer choices.

Extending DEI Across Global Supply Chains

By Professor Yuka Fujimoto

The corporate world has made commendable progress in adopting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in the past two decades. However, this transformative journey shouldn't be confined within a company's borders.

Navigating Corporate Sustainability with Innovative HR Strategies

By Dr Kavitha Sathasivam
In the corporate landscape, the journey toward sustainability takes centre stage as companies grapple with environmental challenges.

Celebrating Breakthroughs: A Remarkable Year for SMS

By Associate Professor Dr Jason Ng Wei Jian
Embark on a journey of triumph with the School of Mathematical Sciences as they unveil a year of ground-breaking achievements. From forging transformative partnerships with industry leaders to securing the top spot in the Times Higher Education Subject Ranking, the school has reshaped the landscape…

The Internship Dilemma: Bridging the Industry-University Gap

By Vijaya Malar Arumugam and Anisha Chai Mee Fong
Experience the vital role of internships in bridging university learning to industry realities.

Brands Beware! Consumer Discontent is Contagious

By Evelyn Loh Geok Yan
This article discusses the reciprocal relationship between consumers and brands.

Happier and Brighter: How Grandparents Enrich Children's Lives

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Much is understood about parenting and its impact on children’s development and well-being, given the large amount of caregiving research in the past decades.

EPR: A Solution to the Southeast Asia Landfill Issue?

By Professor Yuka Fujimoto

To tackle the severe problem of landfill waste, Professor Yuka Fujimoto has conducted extensive qualitative research on how the extended producer responsibility (EPR) frame