In our fast-changing world, our actions are leading us down a perilous path. Globalisation and economic liberalisation may have brought us wealth, but they have also unleashed a terrifying monster: climate change. This monster is wreaking havoc on our environment, society, and the future of our children. In the Asia-Pacific region, a colossal carbon dioxide...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of technology, driving advancements that were once deemed unattainable. At its core, AI encompasses the ability of computers to perform tasks traditionally associated with intelligent beings. Within this vast domain lie two integral components: Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL). Understanding the...

During the last five decades, measures to combat dental caries and periodontitis have been developed, tested, and implemented in many populations around the world. They are thought to have benefitted millions of people. Dental caries and periodontitis are the most common oral diseases and major causes of tooth loss. Despite considerable efforts that have been...

In recent years, Malaysia has witnessed a notable shift in the educational trajectories of its youth. It is startling to note that a substantial 72.1% of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) graduates opt not to pursue higher education after their secondary schooling, as indicated by data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). This trend signifies...

Japan is one of the countries that suffered the most from nuclear energy use. In World War II, they suffered from the atomic bombings on 6 and 9 August 1945 at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively. Subsequently, on 11 March 2011, they suffered another blow of a nuclear power plant meltdown at Fukushima, partly due to...