Think Pieces

Digitising Mah Meri’s Indigenous Culture and Heritage

By Delas Santano
Preserving dying traditions and culture in Malaysia presents an ongoing struggle. Among these cultural treasures is the artistry of the Mah Meri people, who intricately carve figures and masks as part of their ancient rituals. This article explores an efficient approach to digitize the narratives…

Sunway University signs MOU with Ipsos Malaysia

By Associate Professor Dr Jason Ng Wei Jian
Sunway University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ipsos Malaysia, a leading market research and consulting firm. The MOU outlines several areas of collaboration, including access to Ipsos' data, internship and graduate opportunities for Sunway University graduates, statistical…

The Hidden Costs of Convenience: Examining Malaysia's Third-Party Food Delivery Apps

By Dr Gary Daniels
While third-party food delivery apps like GrabFood and Foodpanda have revolutionised Malaysia's culinary landscape, they have also given rise to challenges affecting couriers, restaurant owners, and consumers. The industry faces issues such as worker safety, high commission rates, hidden fees, and…

The Curious Case of Commodity Fetishism

By Priyadharshini Ahrumugam
Commodity fetishism is a unique situation where the public may find their identity as an extension of the expensive products they own. This is because there is a symbolic value that products possess according to scholars of media and advertising.  

How Can Leaders Make Better Decisions?

By Professor Hew Gill
It’s a common misunderstanding among many business leaders that it is always their responsibility to initiate and develop all the new ideas in their team. 

A Good Payday for EPF Contributors

With the current economic challenges, the 5.35% dividend by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for 2022 is considered good for contributors, say economists.

Are You Financially Savvy Enough to Achieve Financial Freedom?

By Dr Joyce Nga
There is a saying that ‘money can’t buy everything, but everything involves money’.

The State of the Nation: M40, B40 to Feel the Pinch from Low Value Goods Tax

In April, Malaysia could impose a new 10% sales tax on goods priced RM500 and below that are sold online and shipped via land, sea or air.

Appreciating Different Career Pathways in the Arts

By Professor Matthew Marshall
The arts cannot be wrongly mistaken to be only for the privileged. It is prevalent across every aspect of life and could change the world in many ways. Scientifically proven to have positive effects, the arts could potentially be a game and world changer. 

The Department of Biological Sciences' Industrial Networking Event (iNET2022) - a Hit with Students and Alumni

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
The Industrial Networking Event (iNET2022) was held from 26 to 28 October 2022 for students and alumni of the School of Medical and Life Sciences to listen to panels of experts from the biological science and health industries to mingle with representatives of various related companies. The…

Green Machine Learning: Is it Just Another Catchy Phrase?

By Dr Saad Aslam
Balancing the potential power from machine learning and the preservation of the environment.

Workplace Well-Being: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

By Professor Hew Gill
Health and safety measures at the workplace today are no longer just about physical harm but cover a larger spectrum of areas, including psychological and social comfort. Workplace well-being has become increasingly important in recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, and is expected…