KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed amendment to the Education Act 1996 (Act 550) is expected to bring Malaysia closer to universal secondary school enrollment and reduce student dropout rates.
FROM PROF DR SELVAKUMAR MANICKAM
Award-winning game developer Sheldon Chong, 15, wants to share knowledge and inspire educators and children to explore new avenues in learning.
Coachella partnered with Niantic and Trigger to create an AR experience that allows users of the Coachella app to use and view art collections from previous years.
Letter from R. MURALI RAJARATENAM, Kuala Lumpur.
THE Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is using “music gamification” to teach students how to play instruments at five selected schools in the city.
I use the Points System in Frogplay games which which promotes positive reinforcement. It addresses the problem of students who are too lazy to do Math exercises.
Matthew Loper’s mission to use technology and science to revolutionise health care began when he observed vastly different outcomes for relatives with the same disease.
From collecting mosquito samples in the neighbourhoods of Malaysia to studying bacteria in Antarctica, Dr Nur Alia Johari's passion for her work has taken her places and given her experiences that have shaped her into an accomplished young scientist and researcher.
Gaming is becoming a novel tool for making learning and rehabilitation engaging.
Malaysia has a rich folklore heritage that we can leverage to attract and engage tourists in an appreciation of the country's culture.
MALAYSIA is set to perform better in international assessments with the Education Ministry focusing on more structured and systematic preparation for students.
The gamification of mental health education and intervention could have a positive impact, especially on children.
The launch of the bank's gamified 'Neko Missions' aims to enhance customer engagement and spark joy in daily transactions
PETALING JAYA: They may not have reached our shores yet, but the “cyber-radicals” are lurking nearby, especially with the growing geopolitical tensions worldwide.
In the past, earning a university degree was the key to success. Parents often encouraged their children to pursue traditional careers like medicine, engineering or law, believing these paths guaranteed prosperity. The world, however, has changed.
UTAR’s commitment to fostering innovation and hands-on learning continues to bear fruit, as Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) student, Tan Jing Jie, showcased exceptional talent by winning the championship title at the Cisco AI Hackathon 2024.
When things seem too good to be true, they often are. But a new anti-scam game by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is promising players S$55,000 in cash, iPhones, PlayStations and other prizes worth a total of more than S$200,000.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia aims to register 5,000 new startup companies by this year, according to Chang Lih Kang.
IMAGINE having a virtual teaching assistant that tracks student progress, provides instant feedback, and offers personalised practice exercises tailored to each learner’s needs.