Nature’s Toolbox Unlocked Through Biological Solutions

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Prevenaa Paramasivan & Jotisri Vasudevan As we face severe global concerns such as climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, it is becoming obvious that human and environmental well-being are inextricably linked. Planetary health innovations are critical to resolving these challenges and fostering a sustainable and resilient future. Recognising the pressing need to address the […]

Way forward with new methods of food production

Reading Time: 4 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN The world population is projected to reach 9.8 billion in 2050 according to the United Nations. As the global population continues to grow, the demand for food resources, particularly proteins, is reaching unprecedented levels. Traditional methods such as dairy farming and livestock rearing pose significant challenges in terms of resource consumption, environmental […]

Revolutionising health with postbiotics

Reading Time: 4 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN IN THE ever-evolving field of biotechnology, the emergence of postbiotics as a groundbreaking concept has paved the way for innovative health solutions through research. Driven by a passion for research and a desire to contribute to society, Associate Professor Dr Tan Joo Shun who is a lecturer at the School of Industrial […]

From floods to heatwaves: A call to action for climate change

Reading Time: 4 minutesBY MOGESH SABABATHY Just months after grappling with floods, Malaysia now faces a new challenge: battling extreme heat. A viral incident in Beaufort, Sabah has brought attention to the scorching temperatures. In a scene resembling an apocalyptic tale, a woman reportedly cooked an egg under the blistering sun without a stove. With temperatures soaring to […]

Hybrid Chillies successfully grown in Pakistan

Reading Time: 2 minutesUNDER the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)  project, Pakistani and Chinese agriculture scientists have successfully cultivated hybrid chillies over 750 acres of land across the South Asian country this season. Guard Agricultural Research & Services (Pvt) Limited and LTEC from China have joined hands to promote land development across 30,000 acres in 2023-2024. Out of this, 5000-6000 […]

Don: Creating flood-resilient Malaysia needs strategic rethinking

Reading Time: 3 minutesBY VIRMAN JURI ADAPTATION STRATEGIES to accommodate climate change and flood mitigation plans should be rethought in a new light. “A well-integrated approach comprising better coastal development and zoning mechanism, redesigning the draining system, and assets assessment on flood mitigation plans are needed to ensure the long-term impact of the projects,” Datuk Professor  Dr Azizan Abu […]

MOSTI’s micro-conferences to help boost high-tech nation status

Reading Time: 3 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN CYBERJAYA: MYStartup NXT, a vibrant series of micro-conferences took off on May 9. It was launched by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) through one of its agencies, Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), in keeping with Malaysia MADANI’s aspirations – to create an innovative and high-tech nation. To create an inclusive, […]