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In this 5G era, governments, researchers, policymakers and stakeholders are calling for compulsory education and standardised testing for computer literacy in schools and workplaces for entry-level employment. – REUTERSPIC

Keeping workforce abreast of AI

WITH the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution advancing like a runaway train, it is imperative that we do some targeted evaluation to determine the upskilling and reskilling needs of our currently employed ...

Climate mitigation, which once occupied the top spot of the agenda for climate action, has been pushed to the bottom. – REUTERSPIC

World’s cop-out on climate action

IN Part Three, we saw how Malaysia’s global ecological crisis rating slipped down to -6 points, more than halfway to the absolute bottom of -10, which represents complete defeat by climate change. We need ...

Da Vinci did not define himself by a single title; he defined himself by his endless pursuit of knowledge and creativity. – BERNAMAPIC

We are our stories

A FEW years ago, I attended a reunion with some old friends from primary school. As we caught up, I noticed something interesting: almost every conversation began with the same question – “So, buat apa ...

Advancing autism inclusion and support

WORLD Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2, is a United Nations initiative to promote understanding, inclusion and advocacy for autistic individuals. It serves as a global platform to support ...

We are not expected to honour our fathers for their shortcomings or failures, rather, we can acknowledge any positive aspects they may have represented, no matter how few. – Adib Rawi Yahya/theSun

Honouring fathers despite their flaws

Q: I struggle with Father’s Day because my dad never expressed love or pride in me. Eventually, my dad abandoned our family. He was never a positive influence in my life, so I do not feel the need to honour ...