The global agricultural landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a convergence of technological advancements, innovative engineering practices, and the disruptive force of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0). In this report, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of how engineering, coupled with the Internet of Things (IoT) and IR4.0 technologies, can catalyse a revolution...
The key characteristic of an MBA programme’s curriculum is its direct applicability to the duties and responsibilities that employers prize most in business managers and finance managers. Prospective Students Survey in 2021 found that 84% of candidates agreed or strongly agreed that a graduate business degree helps them stand out with their employers. While industries...
Tourist plays a pivotal role in the global economy, connecting people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Yet, when tourists engage in inappropriate or disrespectful behaviour, it can have far-reaching social consequences on the local communities they visit. A recent viral news featuring photographs of a woman strolling through Kota Kinabalu in a bikini, with her massive...
Globalisation has raised the risk of financial crimes, which seriously threaten enterprises’ commercial operations. Consequently, the requirement to reduce risk using all available methods has also increased. Money laundering is a global issue that financial institutions, especially those in the banking sector, are becoming increasingly concerned about because it can undermine them and expose them...
The construction industry in some regional countries or economies such as Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong has seen major upheavals in civil and structural engineering design and construction practices over the last 15 years. The reason is that these Commonwealth economies had used British Standards (BS) for structural design since the British colonial days up...
In a world where information is at our fingertips and technology has revolutionised how we communicate and access knowledge, it is perplexing to witness the rise of a new trend – aliteracy. While we are familiar with the concepts of illiteracy and literacy, aliteracy represents a different challenge altogether. It refers to individuals who possess...
Dental stem cells are derived from the neural crest. They could self-renew and be clonogenic. Three categories of stem cells have been identified based on their potential and capacity to develop into various cellular types: Pluripotent stem cells, also referred to as embryonic stem cells, have the ability to develop into any form of tissue....
As we reflect on the budgetary landscape in Malaysia, it is vital to consider the backdrop of the preceding year. The economic climate of 2023 has set the stage for the Budget 2024, which was presented in Dewan Rakyat on 13 October 2023 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In this article, we will...
Homestays have become increasingly attractive to travellers due to their unique ability to align with diverse destination attractiveness factors and cater to various travel motivations. This trend is driven by several factors that contribute to the appeal of homestays in the travel industry. Firstly, there is a palpable shift in consumer preferences towards immersive and...
Every student aspires to secure a promising job and a bright future after completing their studies. However, even seasoned and experienced professionals can find the process of landing employment to be a formidable challenge. In a competitive field like Computing and IT, having a well-curated portfolio sets a student apart from other students who may...
