Brazil-M’sia dialogue: Resolve irregularities in healthcare sector
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a landmark seminar themed “Brazil-Malaysia: Equitable Access to Medicines,” held recently in Kuala Lumpur, experts from both countries converged to address pressing issues surrounding healthcare accessibility and medication affordability. This collaborative initiative, organised by the Embassy of Brazil in Kuala Lumpur, aimed at fostering dialogue and exchanging “best practices” between the two countries. His […]
Collaborate first before peddling Petri Dish outcomes to the market place
Reading Time: 2 minutesA FORUM called on scientists to collaborate among themselves and relevant government agencies as well as experts in the private sector and academia before attempting to peddle their research innovations for commercialisation. The Women in Science Forum 2024, themed “From Lab to Market,” was hosted by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman at its Sungai Long Campus […]
Communicating Science
Reading Time: 2 minutesWHEN historians examined Western civilization in the twentieth century, one area of intellectual accomplishment that stood out above all others was the twentieth century’s “age of science”. Science discovered our very sense of who we are, how our minds work, how our world came to be, how it works and our proper role in it, our […]
Engineer who rebuilds broken lives in disaster zones
Reading Time: 4 minutesIN 2014, as the Islamic State group (ISIS) seized control of vast regions in Eastern Syria and Western Iraq, a haunting scene of relentless chaos unfolded—a narrative all too familiar in the war-torn landscapes of Ukraine and Gaza today. Rubble-lined streets destroyed infrastructure that once housed civilians and provided education and healthcare, and crippled transport systems […]
Let science, technology and innovation be the driving words for 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutesAn appropriate resolution for 2024 and beyond is to think science, celebrate technology, and inspire innovation. There is a wide consensus that Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) will continue to exert increasing influence on world affairs. Many forecast that the year 2024 will see more discourses on STI as the world grapples with socially disruptive […]
Narrowing the chasm between science and society, thanks to Mitra
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the realm of science communication, my duty extends beyond the mere transmission of facts; it’s about creating a vital connection between the intricate world of science and our society – a link crucial for the development of future innovators and thought leaders. As I navigate this path, I find myself at the intersection of […]
Tatler Asia lists science crusader Mahaletchumy as one of Asia’s 100 most influential persons
Reading Time: 2 minutesTATLER ASIA’S December 2023 issue unveiled 100 of Asia’s most influential persons. Among those who were honoured in this year’s roster of extraordinary Asians is The Petri Dish editor-in-chief Ts. Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan who is also executive director of the Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (Mabic). Having been selected in this group of definitive 100 titans, Mahaletchumy […]
Selangor eyes nifty economy, riding on the tailwinds of biotech and the life sciences
Reading Time: 2 minutesSELANGOR, Malaysia’s premier industrial hub, is undergoing a strategic transformation, redirecting its economic focus towards the dynamic domains of biotechnology and life sciences. This directional shift signifies a deliberate move beyond industries characterised by shorter gestation periods, emphasising instead a commitment to long-term sustainability and robust research and development (R&D) efforts. Selangor is Malaysia’s industrial heartland, […]
UNM Welcomes Budget 2024 Boost To R&D For Innovation and Development
Reading Time: 2 minutesPositive Impact of Research Activities to Solve Challenges, Advance Society KUALA LUMPUR: The University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) welcomes the Government’s boost for technology and innovation and is in full support of its intention to stimulate research and innovation activities. Under the technology and innovation pillar of Budget 2024, tabled on 13 October, a total […]
Turning brain drain around to brain gain
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow Experts Abroad Can Fuel Homegrown Success AT the recent 9th Science and Technology Program hosted by the Mustafa Foundation of Science and Technology (MSTF) in Tehran – the impact of brain drain to Muslim countries was discussed. Brain drain has become a common topic of discussion and it is often viewed unfavourably by the countries that […]