As Malaysia turns 60, it grapples with a dementia crisis affecting 8.7% of individuals aged 60+. Yet, 40% of dementia cases can be prevented through healthy lifestyles. Misconceptions about dementia's age onset prevail. Modifiable factors like education, obesity, and hearing loss contribute to risks, which can be tackled through education, mental health support, and lifestyle changes. The theme for World Alzheimer's Month 2023, "Never Too Early, Never Too Late," underscores lifelong risk reduction.
Author: SMC Malaysia
[OPINION] Revolutionising the future of energy with solar roadways
Imagine powering your household appliances with sustainable energy generated right from the roads in front of your home. Malaysia, with its warm climate and extensive road network, holds immense potential for harnessing solar power from asphalt pavements. Solar roadways, an emerging technology, can transform pavements into "energy farms," mitigating the heat island effect and environmental pollution. By leveraging on partnerships with stakeholders and research institutes, Malaysia can actively contribute to this visionary endeavour in the energy harvesting industry.
[METHANE MATTERS] Malaysia Reaffirms Commitment to Reducing Methane Emissions
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the country's commitment to reducing methane emissions, over a year after Malaysia signed the Global Methane Pledge at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26. Delivering the keynote speech at the Energy Asia 2023 conference recently, Anwar said Malaysia recognised the importance of managing methane emissions, and had committed to joining the global pledge to cut methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030, compared to 2020 levels.
[OPINION] Artscience Enriches STEM Education: Inspiring Idealism, Embracing Realities
Discover how artscience approaches are transforming STEM education, bridging the gap between creativity and knowledge. This opinion article explores the transformative power of artscience activities, from physics-themed theater productions to quantum debates in “wayang kulit” puppet shows. Artscience offers holistic learning experiences, fostering creativity and advocating for sustainable development goals. Embrace the idealism and realities of this interdisciplinary approach to inspire holistic learning and creative problem-solving.
[MEDIA RELEASE] WHO Declares End Of COVID-19 As A Public Health Emergency – Prof Datuk Dr Lam Sai Kit
Emeritus Professor Dato’ Dr. Lam Sai Kit from the University of Malaya, and a member of an International COVID-19 Task Force, concurred with the decision of WHO. “After three long years of the pandemic, and with the decrease in cases and severity over the last year, it is time for life to return to normal. As a matter of fact, Malaysia had independently adopted a stand that the COVID-19 pandemic entered an epidemic phase as early as mid-2022, almost a year before the WHO Declaration last Friday.”
[MEDIA RELEASE] UK and Malaysia look to greater science research collaboration
The Newton Fund, a programme managed by the UK’s Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Department and delivered by UK and Malaysia partners including the British Council, MIGHT and the British High Commission, enabled over 200 outstanding research and innovation partnerships to boost international science collaboration. The programme delivered over 140 innovative products and connected 600 British and Malaysia researchers in 55 academic institutions and 250 industry organisations.
[MEDIA RELEASE] Breaking barriers for women in STEM
It is often challenging for women to compete with men for top positions, especially in a male-dominated industry such as science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). While STEM disciplines are about pushing boundaries, expanding the frontiers of knowledge, and, in many cases, saving the world; women in STEM have to shatter glass ceilings, constantly prove themselves, and smash the patriarchy while they’re at it.
[EVENT] WOMEN IN STEM FORUM 2023: Embracing Equity for Gender Equality
With the theme of 'Embracing Equity for Gender Equality', the British Council in Malaysia will be hosting a panel discussion to highlight the challenges faced by women in pursuing post-graduate studies in STEM and the importance of a postgraduate degree for the advancement of STEM careers. Participants will also get the opportunity to speak with key representatives from UK Universities about the British Council's Women in STEM Scholarship 2023.
[MEDIA RELEASE] British Council scholarships support women in STEM
Are you a Malaysian woman ready to pursue postgraduate study in science, technology, engineering or maths at a university in the UK? Apply now for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM! This prestigious scholarship will allow over 100 women from selected countries including from South Asia, East Asia, Wider Europe, and the Americas to obtain a Master’s degree or an Early Academic Fellowship from a UK university, giving them the opportunity to further develop their careers in STEM subjects.
[MEDIA RELEASE] Malaysia explores participation in the East Asian Observatory, advances astrophysics research
The Malaysia Space Agency (MYSA) is exploring its participation in an ambitious international astrophysics project with the East Asian Observatory (EAO). EAO which was formed in 2014, brings together the forces of the region’s countries in an era where astronomical discoveries require large-scale instruments.
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