Climate change and air pollution are interconnected in a complex way. Climate change refers to long-term changes in Earth’s climate caused by human activities that release harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere such asS carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4). The mixture of harmful substances and particles in the atmosphere
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Male Fertility Issues in Malaysia Are Alarming
On 5 April, the Dewan Negara was told that the number of men in this country with fertility issues is worrying. Aiman Athirah Sabu, the Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister, said data from the National Population and Family Development Board showed abnormal results in 60% of sperm tests
4 Dangers of Unlicensed Cosmetic Surgery
A licenced doctor should be the only one to do cosmetic surgery, and they should have advanced training in plastic surgery methods if possible. Unfortunately, we hear a lot about people who go to people who do not have license to practise medicine for cosmetic treatments. Here are 4 dangers
Loud Quitting is Worse Than Quiet Quitting
You’ve probably heard of “quiet quitting,” a trend where people did the bare minimum at jobs they didn’t like but needed the money for. Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace Report says that workers now do the opposite: “loud quitting.” Workers are “actively disengaged” on the job and aren’t afraid
4 Bad Habits That Cause Debt Problems
There are many factors that drive debt problems, but attitude is the most basic and most important to overcome. Having the right mindset and attitude change that can help us avoid debt problems. We are aware that not all debts incurred by Malaysians are bad. There are good debts such
Malaysia Ranks 27th in World Competitiveness Ranking 2023
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking 2023 study came out on 20 June. It mentions that Malaysia has moved up five spots and is now the 27th most competitive economy in the world. IMD worked with the Malaysia Productivity Corporation to figure out how well the
Surviving Unpaid Internships in Malaysia
Despite the rising cost of living, unpaid internships and work placements remain. And for many, these are the only way to enter a competitive field. You should know your rights if you are asked to do an internship for free. If an unpaid internships is the right choice, here are
7 Soft Skills to Improve Your Career
Even though technology is transforming how people work, workforce matter is still an activity that relies on human interactions. This means that anyone who wants to do well in their job needs to be good at soft skills. Soft skills are qualities such as being able to work well with
ASEAN Dengue Day: Dengue Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
ASEAN Dengue Day is celebrated on 15 June 2023 to raise awareness among the general public about the threat of dengue fever. This year, the theme for the ASEAN Dengue Day is “ASEAN’s Commitment to Fight Against Dengue.” It is a global and local health threat. It is a viral infection that
10 Tips To Survive Malaysian Heat Wave
Malaysia’s weather is usually hot, but sometimes there is a heat wave. Heat wave can be very dangerous, just like other natural disasters. Here are some ways to deal with heat wave and keep your cool when it’s hot outside. What is Heat Wave? A heat wave is a long
Malaysia is The 55th Happiest Nation in the World
The World Happiness Report, released an annual study which ranks countries based on their “happiness” threshold and Malaysia is 55th on the ranking. The Sustainable Development Solutions Network released the 2023 report list on 20 March in conjunction of International Day of Happiness. With a point of 6.012, Malaysia was
Quiet Quitting: Good or Bad?
Quiet quitting has created many mixed ideas about how to act at work. Most importantly, it affects our ability to set clear boundaries between our job and life. What is Quiet Quitting? In 2022, when the COVID-19 pandemic was ongoing, quiet quitting became an increasingly common corporate term and a
Work-Life Balance is a Myth?
Today, the phrase work-life balance can be found everywhere. It’s all over social media, and there’s a discussion about it at least once a month. This is due to high stress work, and people are quitting at an alarming pace. However, what exactly is work-life balance and is that lifestyle attainable
Kepentingan Perpaduan Kaum di Malaysia
Perpaduan antara rakyat Malaysia merupakan satu keistimewaan yang memainkan peranan penting demi mencapai status negara maju menjelang tahun 2020.
No COVID-19 testing for travellers entering Malaysia from 3 March
Effective 3 March 2022 (Thursday), travellers entering Malaysia via the Singapore-Malaysia land and air Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL); the Langkawi Tourism Bubble (LTB), and the One-Stop Centre (OSC) for short-term business visitors are no longer required to undergo a series of COVID-19 testing. In specific, according to Minister for Health Khairy Jamaluddin’s latest statement on 28 February (Monday), travellers