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SDG1 No Poverty
SDG1 No Poverty

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/malaysia-poverty-covid-19-floods-better-data-policy-2501331 
(17 February 2022, featuring: Dr. Fatimah Kari on Multidimensional Poverty Index - MPI)

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2022/03/781255/eradicating-poverty-and-hunger-top-nordic-goals 
(18 March 2022, featuring: Institution of Mechanical Engineering - IMechE UM Student Chapter on WikiGap for Gender Equality)

https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/185936/mr-diy-helps-um-undergrads/
(25 January 2022, featuring UMCares)

https://www.thesundaily.my/media-marketing/um-students-to-benefit-from-mr-diy-cash-aid-BF8412311
(30 September 2021, featuring UMCares)
https://www.thesundaily.my/local/12mp-reflects-government-s-commitment-to-eradicate-hardcore-poverty-analysts-DK8408410
(29 September 2021, featuring Dr Mohammad Tawfik Yaakub, Faculty of Business & Economics UM)

https://www.thesundaily.my/local/ensure-more-needy-know-how-to-get-government-aid-BF8124928
(27 July 2021, featuring Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Rajah Rasiah, Asia-Europe Institute UM)

 

SDG2 Zero Hunger
SDG2 Zero Hunger

SDG3 Good Health and Well-Being
SDG3 Good Health and Well-Being

https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/01/14/redesign-buildings-ventilation-to-reduce-covid-19-transmission/
 
(14 January 2022, featuring Universiti Malaya on Covid-19)

https://www.thesundaily.my/opinion/maintain-optimal-weight-to-stay-healthy-EL8904710
 
(3 January 2022, featuring Ng Yit Han & Prof. Dr. Moy Foong Ming, Faculty of Medicine UM on healthy lifestyle)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2022/02/769156/using-local-flora-treating-cancer
 
(6 February 2022, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurshamimi Nor Rashid, Faculty of Medicine UM on cancer treatment)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2022/03/776751/lets-act-reduce-obesity-breast-cancer-risks
 
(4 March 2022, featuring Dr. Soh Yih Harng & Prof. Dr Moy Foong Ming, Faculty of Medicine UM on healthy lifestyle)

https://www.thesundaily.my/opinion/avoid-another-lockdown-at-all-costs-please-AC8620929
 
(3 December 2021, featuring Prof. Dr. Victor Hoe Chee Wai Abdullah, Faculty of Medicine UM on Covid-19)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2022/02/775598/try-mydietcam-better-food-intake
 
(28 February 2022, featuring Nadine Kong & Prof. Dr. Moy Foong Ming, Faculty of Medicine UM on healthy diet)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2022/04/787220/five-point-plan-protect-our-planet-and-health
(9 April 2022, featuring Prof. Dr. Moy Foong Ming, Faculty of Medicine UM on Planetary Health & Healthy Lifestyle) 

https://www.thesundaily.my/home/call-to-jail-operators-of-dirty-factories-NC9040843
(6 April 2022, featuring Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine & Prof. Dr. Siti Nursheena Mohd Zain, Faculty of Medicine UM on Food Safety and Quality Standards)

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2022/03/777551/address-mysejahtera-issues-first
(7 March 2022, featuring Prof. Dr. Victor Hoe Chee Wai Abdullah, Faculty of Medicine UM on Covid-19)

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2022/03/777065/many-unaware-omicrons-symptoms
(5 March 2022, featuring Professor Datuk Dr Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud, Faculty of Medicine UM & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki, UM Medical Centre (PPUM) on Covid-19)

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2022/01/759410/2022-may-be-pivotal-year-battle-against-covid-19
(1 January 2022, featuring Professor Datuk Dr Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud, Faculty of Medicine UM & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki, UM Medical Centre (PPUM) on Covid-19)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2021/11/747423/take-covid-test-you-balik-kampung
(22 November 2021, featuring Prof. Dr. Ng Chiu Wan, Professor Dr. Noran N Hairi, & others Faculty of Medicine UM  on Covid-19)

https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/berita/terapi-robotik/ar-AAW2Wfx
(10 April 2022, featuring Dr. Norhamizan Hamzah, UM Medical Centre (PPUM) & Faculty of Medicine UM on Robotic Therapy)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2022/01/767493/not-enough-evidence-supplements-help
(31 January 2022, featuring Dr. Munazieraa Ab Aziz, Faculty of Medicine UM on Supplements & Healthy Lifestyle)

https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2021/12/896061/perkeso-bantu-pencarum-hidap-hivaids
(6 December 2021, featuring Malaysia AIDS Foundation & Prof. Datuk Dr. Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Faculty of Medicine UM on HIV AIDS)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/long-covid-challenge-malaysian-employers
(20 November 2021, featuring Prof. Dr. Moy Foong Ming, Prof. Datuk Dr. Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud, & Prof Dr Noran Naqiah Hairiof the Faculty of Medicine UM on Covid-19 and Employment)

https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/190557/BERITA/Nasional/KKM-disaran-ambil-alih-rawatan-ketagihan-dadah-sintetik
(2 March 2022, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rusdi Abd Rashid, Universiti Malaya Centre for Addiction Science Studies (UMCAS) on Synthetic Drugs Addiction)

https://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/595716
(17 October 2021, featuring Dr. Yoong Lee Yeen & Prof. Dr. Moy Foong Ming, Faculty of Medicine UM on digital technology and cardiovascular disease)

https://www.thesundaily.my/home/invest-to-strengthen-healthcare-system-KG8293693
(6 September 2021, featuring  Dr Sanjay Rampal, Faculty of Medicine UM)
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/10/01/govt-and-ngos-must-come-together-to-support-elderly-says-group/
(1 October 2021, featuring Professor Dr Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, Faculty of Medicine UM & Malaysia Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS))
https://www.croakey.org/at-a-critical-and-high-profile-time-for-epidemiology-what-challenges-are-ahead/
(5 September 2021, featuring Professor Dr. Sanjay Rampal, Faculty of Medicine UM)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/10/11/another-wave-not-beyond-realm-of-possibility
(11 October 2021, featuring Prof. Dr. Moy Foong Ming & Prof. Dr. Sanjay Rampal, Faculty of Medicine UM)

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/family/2021/10/15/creating-awareness-for-the-cleft-lip-and-palate-community
(15 October 2021, featuring Faculty of Dentistry UM & UM Medical Centre)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/10/14/growing-risk-of-fatty-liver-disease
(14 October 2021, featuring Prof. Dr. Rosmawati Mohamed, UM Medical Centre)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/10/18/overcoming-vaccine-hesitancy
(18 October 2021, featuring Prof. Dr. Moy Foong Ming, Faculty of Medicine UM)
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/09/05/carrot-and-soft-stick-can-push-along-vaccination-drive
(5 September 2021, featuring Prof. Dr. Moy Foong Ming, Faculty of Medicine UM)
https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2021/11/01/diabetes-link-to-covid-19-death
(1 November 2021, featuring Dr. Lee Zhen-Vin, Faculty of Medicine UM)

https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2021/09/17/covid-19-virus-not-likely-to-infect-residents-living-nearby-cemeteries
(17 September 2021, featuring Prof. Dr. Sazaly Abu Bakar, Tropical Infectious Diseases Research & Education Centre (TIDREC) 

https://www.thestar.com.my/opinion/letters/2021/10/01/use-technology-to-help-parents-grandparents-stay-connected-and-healthy
(1 October 2021, featuring Faculty of Medicine UM)

https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/08/02/hidden-danger-behind-long-hours-of-online-learning/
(2 August 2021, featuring Associate Professor Dr Muhamad Muhsin Ahmad Zahari, Faculty of Medicine UM)

https://vulcanpost.com/752469/2021-affordable-mental-health-therapy-prices-malaysia/
(9 July 2021, featuring UM Medical Centre)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2021/08/718710/6-factors-dealing-covid-reinfection
(17 August 2021, featuring Dr. Idris Adewale Ahmed, Centre for Natural Products Research and Drug Discovery (CENAR) UM)

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/dengue-fever-plummet-southeast-asia-2021-covid-19-lockdown-1949581
(23 June 2021, Associate Professor Dr. Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki, Faculty of Medicine UM)
https://www.biospectrumasia.com/news/30/18555/malaysia-launches-new-initiative-to-improve-cancer-care.html
(9 July 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)


SDG4 Quality Education
SDG4 Quality Education

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2022/02/769788/agents-change-needed-achieve-sustainable-development
(8 February 2022, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad UM SDC & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zul Ilham Zulkiflee Lubes, Faculty of Science UM on Sustainable Development)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2022/03/783103/students-change-agents-sustainable-development 
(25 March 2022, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad UM SDC, Faculty of Science UM & Water Warriors UM on Sustainable Development)

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/12/24/wwf-releases-animation-series-inspired-by-christian-teachings/ 
(24 December 2021, featuring Honorary Professor Dr. Esther Daniel, Faculty of Medicine UM on Education for Sustainable Development)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/03/time-to-stem-the-engineer-shortage-tide
 
(3 December 2021, featuring Dr. Mas Sahidayana Mokhtar, UM STEM Centre & Faculty of Engineering UM on STEM Education)

https://www.hmetro.com.my/bisnes/2021/12/786615/diy-made-simple-2021-galak-pelajar-lebih-kreatif
 
(9 December 2021, featuring UM Community Engagement Centre/UMCares on Education)

https://www.kosmo.com.my/2022/03/21/mesej-keselamatan-murid-di-bandar/ 

(21 Mac 2022, featuring Dr.Yong Adilah Shamsul Harumains, UMCares & Faculty of Built Environment UM on Education)

https://www.astroawani.com/video-terkini/universiti-malaya-sumbang-2000-buku-latihan-kepada-mangsa-banjir-1961752
 
(8 April 2022, featuring UM Press & UMCares on Education)

https://news.samsung.com/my/connecting-students-to-maximise-capability-is-a-gamechanger-samsung-malaysia-announces-winners-of-solve-for-tomorrow-2021
(6 December 2021, featuring Dr. Mas Sahidayana Mokhtar, UM STEM Centre & Faculty of Engineering UM and Prof. Dr. Professor Dr. Sithi Vinayakam A/L Muniandy, Faculty of Science, UM on STEM Education)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2021/10/31/education-for-sustainable-development
(31 October 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)

https://www.prestigeonline.com/my/the-lists/prestige-malaysia-40-under-40-2021-championing-sustainability-and-eco-conservation/
(8 November 2021, featuring Mr. Affan Nasaruddin & Ms. Siti Norasiah Abd Kadir of Water Warriors UM & Sekitar Kita)
https://news.smu.edu.sg/news/2021/10/25/smus-learning-innovation-festival-2021-celebrates-innovation-teaching-partnership
(25 October 2021, featuring Associate Professor Farrah Dina Binti Yusop, Director, Academic Enhancement and Leadership Development Centre UM)

https://www.studyinternational.com/news/british-council-scholarship-stem/
(20 September 2021, featuring Professor Dr. Noran Naqiah Hairi, Faculty of Medicine UM)
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2021/10/10/youths-were-stepping-up
(10 October 2021, featuring  Latashah Vallimanalan, UM Student)
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/10/04/a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-higher-education-educators-on-academia-day
(4 October 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)
https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/09/29/returning-to-school-can-have-emotional-impact-on-children-experts/
(29 September 2021, featuring Dr. Dr Noor Aishah Rosli, Faculty of Education UM)

https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2021/09/30/malaysians-win-taiwanese-award-for-their-impressive-scientific-papers
(30 September 2021, featuring Ng Shie Yin, Faculty of Pharmacy UM)
https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2021/10/741128/make-teaching-purposeful-and-fun
(30 October 2021, featuring  Associate Professor Dr. Vishalache Balakrishnan, Director, Centre for Research in International and Comparative Education (CRICE), UM)
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2021/07/11/um-grads-among-worlds-most-sought-after
(11 July 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)

https://news.asu.edu/20210601-creativity-asu-applied-imagination-fellowship-inaugural-cohort
(1 June 2021, featuring Mr. Benjamin Ong, UM Alumni)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2021/07/04/science-made-simple
(4 July 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2021/08/22/strategy-key-to-effective-pdpr
(22 August 2021, featuring Associate Professor Dr. Vishalache Balakrishnan, Director, Centre for Research in International and Comparative Education (CRICE), UM)


SDG5 Gender Equality
SDG5 Gender Equality

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2022/03/777817/lets-call-out-gender-bias-daily
(8 March 2022, featuring Universiti Malaya on Gender Equality)

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2022/03/781255/eradicating-poverty-and-hunger-top-nordic-goals 
(Date:18 March 2022, featuring: Institution of Mechanical Engineering - IMechE UM Student Chapter on WikiGap for Gender Equality)

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/05/zarinah-is-first-female-to-helm-um-board/
(5 January 2022, featuring Tan Sri Zarinah Anwar, Chairman Board of Directors UM)

https://news.samsung.com/my/bridging-the-gender-gap-samsung-malaysias-solve-for-tomorrow-records-higher-female-participation-this-year
(6 October 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya STEM Centre on Gender Equality)
https://thediplomat.com/2021/10/islamic-schools-and-girls-education-in-indonesia-lessons-for-the-taliban/
(16 October 2021, featuring Associate Professor Dr. M Niaz Asadullah, Faculty of Business & Economics UM)
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/veteran-diplomat-who-blazed-the-trail-for-women-recognised-at-nus
(8 November 2021, featuring Ong Pang Boon, UM Alumni)



SDG6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG6 Clean Water and Sanitation

https://www.thesundaily.my/home/protect-rivers-the-arteries-of-our-nation-06-04-NC9040960 
(6 April 2022, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad, UM SDC, Faculty of Science UM & Water Warriors UM on River Protection & Conservation)

https://www.utusan.com.my/nasional/2022/03/sungai-di-selangor-selamat-berada-pada-tahap-1-2/
(29 March 2022, featuring Mr. Affan Nasaruddin, UM SDC & Water Warriors UM on Water Quality Index)

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/water-supply-in-peril-yet-again-sin-chew-daily-contributor
(13 October 2021, featuring Dr. Lye Chuan Way, Faculty of Medicine UM)

 

SDG7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG7 Affordable and Clean Energy

https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/speak-out-for-engineering-malaysia-2021-the-new-normal
(27 September 2021, featuring Benjamin Ong Kuan Liang, Faculty of Engineering UM on Solar & Clean Energy)
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/10/13/time-to-re-envision-the-zeppelin-this-time-as-a-hydrogen-transportation-method/
(13 October 2021, featuring Dr. Muhammad Shakeel Ahmad, UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC))

 

SDG8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

https://www.thesundaily.my/local/economists-govt-should-consider-raising-retirement-age-BK892747
(8 March 2022, featuring Distinguished Professor Dato' Dr. Rajah Rasiah, Asia Europe Institute (AEI) UM)

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/14/budget-2022-more-transparent-and-inclusive-say-economists/
(14 December 2021, featuring Dr. Goh Lim Thye, Faculty of Business and Economics UM)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/state-nation-malaysias-ratification-ilo-protocol-2014-good-start-combating-forced-labour
(4 April 2022, featuring Prof. Dr. M. Niaz Asadullah, Faculty of Business and Economics UM)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/long-covid-challenge-malaysian-employers
(20 November 2021, featuring Prof. Dr. Moy Foong Ming, Prof. Datuk Dr. Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud, & Prof Dr Noran Naqiah Hairiof the Faculty of Medicine UM on Covid-19 and Employment)

https://www.thesundaily.my/business/mustapa-government-will-step-up-efforts-to-help-msmes-KL8481851
(20 October 2021, featuring Prof. Datuk Dr. Norma Mansor, Director UM Social Wellbeing Research Centre)

https://www.thesundaily.my/local/create-social-welfare-initiative-and-raise-retirement-age-say-experts-EM8428327
(5 October 2021, featuring Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Rajah Rasiah, Asia-Europe Institute UM)
https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/cover-story-what-12mp-should-focus
(30 September 2021, featuring Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Rajah Rasiah, Asia-Europe Institute UM)

https://www.thesundaily.my/home/economic-recovery-in-sight-XN8285123
(3 September 2021, featuring Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Rajah Rasiah, Asia-Europe Institute UM)
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/09/15/how-will-malaysia-survive-the-covid-19-economic-crisis-the-answer-may-be-fr/2005615
(15 September 2021, featuring Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Rajah Rasiah, Asia-Europe Institute UM)

https://www.thesundaily.my/home/focus-on-investments-that-require-skilled-labour-govt-urged-NY8375917
(21 September 2021, featuring Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Rajah Rasiah, Asia-Europe Institute UM)

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/09/09/responsible-privatisation-can-spur-recovery-says-economist/
(9 September 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/cover-story-living-covid19-key-economic-recovery
(28 October 2021, featuring Datuk Prof. Dr. Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Faculty of Medicine UM)

https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/178658/economists-12mp-should-focus-on-digital-economy/
(27 September 2021, featuring Dr. Mohammad Tawfik Yaakub, Faculty of Business & Economics UM)



SDG9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/163017/a-sustainable-substitute-for-palm-oil-has-been-created-by-scientists/

(22 March 2022, featuring Universiti Malaya on Sustainable Palm Oil)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/stethoscope-making-care-economy-equitable-sustainable-and-visible

(21 November 2021, featuring Dr. Regina Yoong Yui Jien, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences UM on Innovation)

https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/jom/2022/03/779899/jom-stay-green-sustainable-stays

(14 March 2022, featuring Rumah No. 2 Converted Bus, Water Warriors UM & UM SDC on Innovative Green Hospitality)

https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/21/scientists-develop-healthier-and-greener-alternative-to-palm-oil

(21 March 2022, featuring Universiti Malaya on Sustainable Palm Oil)
https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/55980-researchers-find-potential-palm-oil-alternative-in-microalgae

(22 March 2022, featuring Universiti Malaya on Microalgae)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2022/03/27/biosciences-a-game-changer

(Featuring Universiti Malaya on Innovative Biosciences)

https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/article/160523/micro-bubble-fish-farming/

(18 January 2022, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Poo Balan Ganesan, Faculty of Engineering UM on Innovative Fish Farming)

https://opengovasia.com/universiti-malaya-renews-industry-partnership-to-develop-local-talent/

(15 February 2022, featuring Faculty of Engineering UM on Mechanical Engineering)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2022/03/781278/ai-drone-tech-can-help-palm-oil-industry
(19 March 2022, featuring Faculty of Law UM on Artificial Intelligence and Drone)

https://www.hmetro.com.my/bisnes/2021/12/786615/diy-made-simple-2021-galak-pelajar-lebih-kreatif 
(9 December 2021, featuring UM Community Engagement Centre/UMCares on Innovative Education Program)

https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/berita/terapi-robotik/ar-AAW2Wfx
(10 April 2022, featuring Dr. Norhamizan Hamzah, UM Medical Centre (PPUM) & Faculty of Medicine UM on Robotic Therapy)

https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/bots/2022/02/771338/tech-um-renews-partnership-siemens-develop-local-talents
(14 February 2022, featuring Professor Ir Dr Kaharudin Dimyat, Faculty of Engineering UM)

https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/01/28/five-universities-receives-intels-artificial-intelligent-ai-kits/
(22 January 2022, featuring Universiti Malaya on Artificial Intelligent)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/my-say-medtech-engineering-our-future-wellbeing
(18 November 2021, featuring UM Medical Centre (PPUM) on Medical Technology Engineering)

https://news.samsung.com/my/connecting-students-to-maximise-capability-is-a-gamechanger-samsung-malaysia-announces-winners-of-solve-for-tomorrow-2021
(6 December 2021, featuring Dr. Mas Sahidayana Mokhtar, UM STEM Centre & Faculty of Engineering UM and Prof. Dr. Professor Dr. Sithi Vinayakam A/L Muniandy, Faculty of Science, UM on STEM Education)

https://news.samsung.com/my/video-highlights-from-the-design-to-win-workshop
(25 October 2021, featuring Universit Malaya on Design to Win Workshop)

https://www.thesundaily.my/local/complete-reliance-on-artificial-intelligence-can-lead-to-hiring-the-wrong-candidates-says-expert-GC8523228
(3 November 2021, featuring Dr. Zati Hakim Azizul Hasan, Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology UM)

https://www.fishfarmermagazine.com/news/micro-bubbles-could-boost-productivity/
(14 October 2021. featuring Associate Professor Dr. Poo Balan Ganesan, Faculty of Engineering UM)
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/huawei-connect-2021-asia-pacific-090000136.html
(29 October 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)
https://www.thestar.com.my/starpicks/2021/09/11/award-winning-wellness-leader-brings-health-into-the-home
(11 September 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)

https://cen.acs.org/food/CRISPR-diagnostic-verifies-meat-halal/99/web/2021/09
(10 September 2021, featuring Dr. M. A. Motalib Hossain, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT) UM)

https://www.thesundaily.my/local/costs-slowing-down-adoption-of-iot-FH8382513
(22 September 2021, featuring Dr. Amirrudin Kamsin, Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology UM)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/regulatory-sandbox-adventures
(16 August 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)

 

SDG10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG10 Reduced Inequalities

https://www.thesundaily.my/local/be-empathic-towards-people-with-disabilities-employers-and-co-workers-urged-EY8881336
(22 February 2022, featuring Universiti Malaya on Reduced Inequalities)

https://www.studyinternational.com/news/phd-study-2/
(3 December 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya on Reduced Inequalities)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/imposing-rm10000-fine-those-b40-group-violating-covid19-sops-will-be-catastrophic-says-kri

(15 December 2021, featuring Prof. Datuk Dr. Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Faculty of Medicine UM on Covid-19)
https://thediplomat.com/2021/10/islamic-schools-and-girls-education-in-indonesia-lessons-for-the-taliban/
(16 October 2021, featuring Associate Professor Dr. M Niaz Asadullah, Faculty of Business & Economics UM)

 

SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

https://www.thesundaily.my/local/cheap-transport-to-solve-housing-woes-HF8698229

(27 December 2021, featuring Assoc. Prof. Sr. Dr. Rosli Said, Faculty of Built Environment UM on Transportation)

https://www.thesundaily.my/home/p1-lead-dec-15-buy-house-FJ8658070

(15 December 2021, featuring Sr. Dr. Ainoria Mohd Aini, Faculty of Built Environment UM on Affordable Housing)

https://www.nst.com.my/business/2022/03/784299/mr-diy-launches-diy4sungai-community-outreach-programme
(29 March 2022, featuring UMCares & Universiti Malaya on Community Outreach)

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/11/750125/sound-action-plan-needed-indoor-air-quality-management
(30 November 2021, featuring Dr. Md Firoz Khan, Faculty of Science UM on Air Quality)

https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/01/14/redesign-buildings-ventilation-to-reduce-covid-19-transmission/

(14 January 2022, featuring Universiti Malaya on Building Redesigns)

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/11/750123/pay-attention-indoor-air-pollutants-experts-urge

(30 November 2021, featuring Dr. Md Firoz Khan, Faculty of Science UM on Air Quality)

https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/02/22/two-malaysians-to-receive-uks-mbe-and-obe-honours/
(22 February 2022, featuring Dr. Vinod Kumar Joshi, Faculty of Dentistry UM) 

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/02/14/providing-more-affordable-homes
(14 February 2022, featuring Assoc. Prof. Sr. Dr. Rosli Said, Faculty of Built Environment UM on Affordable Housing)

https://www.thesundaily.my/local/p1-lead-feb-3-shift-KH8823792
(3 February 2022, featuring Distinguished Professor Dato' Dr. Rajah Rasiah, Asia Europe Institute (AEI) UM on Affordable Housing)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/designworks-focus-comfortable-and-practical-design
(30 October 2021, featuring UM Alumni)
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/06/06/move-to-boost-tourism-at-geoparks-in-kinta-district
(6 June 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)



SDG12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG12 Responsible Consumption and Production

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2022/03/783608/msss-aids-kampung-kuantan-villagers-turn-waste-wealth

(27 March 2022, featuring Dr. Rosazlin Abdullah, Faculty of Science UM, UMCares & Malaysian Society of Soil Science/MSSS on Circular Economy)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/cover-story-buy-now-pay-later-or-not
(9 December 2021, featuring Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman, Faculty of Business and Economics UM on Responsible Consumerism)

https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2021/12/16/school-in-melaka-wins-diy-made-simple-contest
(Featuring Prof. Dr. Sabri Musa & UMCares)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2021/06/698464/creating-zero-waste-awareness
(14 June 2021, featuring Ms. Ain Zainal and Group of Zero Waste Advocacy, Faculty of Business & Economics UM)

SDG13 Climate Action

SDG13 Climate Action
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/its-sweater-and-umbrella-time-in-malaysia-as-temperature-stays-low-due-to-monsoon

(11 February 2022, featuring Dato' Prof. Dr. Azizan Abu Samah, Universiti Malaya on Climate Change)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2021/12/758015/we-have-enough-assets-handle-disasters

(27 December 2021, featuring Dato' Prof. Dr. Azizan Abu Samah, Universiti Malaya on Climate Disaster)

https://www.thesundaily.my/home/abim-to-host-islam-and-buddhism-eco-dialogue-BM8718650

(3 January 2022, featuring Datuk Prof. Dr. Azizan Baharuddin, UM Centre for Civilisational Dialogue on Climate Action Dialogue)

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-once-100-years-flooding-climate-change-disaster-planning-2391316

(21 December 2021, featuring Dato' Prof. Dr. Azizan Abu Samah, Universiti Malaya on Climate Disaster)

https://www.thedailystar.net/views/opinion/news/if-war-wins-climate-action-loses-2984476
(17 March 2022, Distinguished Honorary Fellow Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Andrew Sheng, Third Tun Ismail Ali Chairholder UM on Climate Action)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2022/04/787220/five-point-plan-protect-our-planet-and-health

(9 April 2022, featuring Prof. Dr. Moy Foong Ming, Faculty of Medicine UM on Planetary Health & Healthy Lifestyle) 

https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/read/4667/earth-has-a-tolerance-limit/
(6 February 2022, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zul Ilham Zulkiflee Lubes, Faculty of Science UM)

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/01/05/report-kl-mayor-says-recent-landslides-mostly-in-older-neighbourhoods-like/2033099
(5 January 2022, featuring Universiti Malaya on Flood Mitigation)

https://www.astroawani.com/video-malaysia/banjir-terburuk-aspek-dari-sudut-pakar-meteorologi-1940507
(27 December 2021, featuring Dato' Prof. Dr. Azizan Abu Samah, Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences UM on Climate Disaster)

https://news.nus.edu.sg/transboundary-haze-in-southeast-asia-whats-peat-got-to-do-with-it/
(1 April 2022, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Helena Varkkey on Transboundary Haze in Southeast Asia)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/wcsc-2021-building-low-carbon-society
(16 October 2021, featuring Dato' Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Vice-Chancellor UM)
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/low-carbon-society-kuala-lumpur-000000763.html
(21 September 2021, featuring Dato' Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Vice-Chancellor UM)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/wcsc-2021-commences-focuses-low-carbon-society
(27 September 2021, featuring Dato' Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Vice-Chancellor UM)
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/are-we-willing-to-pay-for-ecosystem-services-provided-by-others
(14 September 2021, featuring Associate Professor Dr. Helena Varkkey, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences UM)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2021/09/727316/eu-green-deal-asean
(15 September 2021, featuring Associate Professor Dr. Sameer Kumar, Asia-Europe Institute UM)
https://global.usc.edu/usc-students-tackle-climate-change-in-global-simulation-conference/
(4 October 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/to-hit-climate-goals-indonesia-urged-to-ban-new-palm-oil-plantations-forever
(11 August 2021, featuring Associate Professor Dr. Helena Varkkey, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences UM)

 

SDG14 Life Below Water
SDG14 Life Below Water

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/946971
(23 March 2022, featuring Dr. Jillian Ooi Lean Sim, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences UM on Marine Fellowship)

https://www.utusan.com.my/ekonomi/2022/03/rhb-um-bantu-pulih-terumbu-karang/
(29 March 2022, featuring Prof. Dr. Sabri Musa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs & Mr. Affendi Yang Amri, Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences UM)

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/top-lifestyle/2022/03/06/local-ngo-marecet-makes-waves-in-marine-mammal-conservation/
(6 March 2022, featuring MareCet co-founder Louisa Ponnampalam & Universiti Malaya)

https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2022/04/02/malaysian-ecologist-jillian-ooi-receives-us150000-pew-grant-to-save-local-seagrass-meadows/
(2 April 2022, featuring Dr. Jillian Ooi Lean Sim, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences UM on Marine Ecosystem Conservation)
https://www.fishfarmermagazine.com/news/micro-bubbles-could-boost-productivity/
(14 October 2021. featuring Associate Professor Dr. Poo Balan Ganesan, Faculty of Engineering UM)

https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2021/08/19/on-the-precipice-of-extinction
(19 August 2021, featuring Affendi Yang Amri, Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences UM)

 

SDG15 Life on Land
SDG15 Life on Land

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2022/03/776061/sugar-gliders-should-not-be-pets

(2 March 2022, featuring Kim Catalina & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasmahzaiti Omar, Faculty of Science UM)

https://www.utusan.com.my/rencana/forum/2021/11/selamatkan-pak-belang/

(26 November 2021, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasmahzaiti Omar, Faculty of Science UM)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2022/02/768898/our-desire-conquer-nature-threatens-our-very-existence
(5 February 2022, featuring UM Centre for Civilisational Dialogue & Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr. Osman Bakar, Universiti Malaya)

https://www.dw.com/en/malaysia-buddhist-monks-fight-to-protect-mountain-home/a-60341441
(14 January 2022, featuring Dr. Yong Kien Thai, Faculty of Science & Rimba Ilmu UM)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2022/02/768519/beware-earths-tolerance-limit
(4 February 2022, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zul Ilham Zulkiflee Lubes, Faculty of Science UM)

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/06/27/all-is-connected-in-global-ecosystem/
(27 June 2021, featuring Dr. Lulie Melling, UM Alumni)

 

SDG16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/184411/orang-asal-kept-in-the-dark/
(31 December 2021, featuring Mr. Kamal Solhaimi Fadzil, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences UM)

https://www.utusan.com.my/terkini/2022/01/masalah-banjir-tidak-selesai-jika-masih-kejar-laba-kekayaan/
(13 January 2022, featuring  Dato' Prof. Dr. Azizan Abu Samah, Universiti Malaya on Flooding and Socioeconomic Gaps)

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2021/11/746604/strong-legislation-needed-protect-submarine-cables-our-waters
(19 November 2021, featuring Dr. Su Wai Mon @ Faridah, Faculty of Law UM)

https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2021/12/900202/ilmuwan-pemimpin-politik-bantu-rangka-formula-perpaduan
(18 December 2021, featuring Academy of Islamic Studies UM)

https://www.hmetro.com.my/mutakhir/2021/12/789871/kepentingan-peribadi-pegangan-politik-boleh-bawa-kepada-perpecahan
(18 December 2021, featuring Academy of Islamic Studies UM)

https://thediplomat.com/2021/10/islamic-schools-and-girls-education-in-indonesia-lessons-for-the-taliban/
(16 October 2021, featuring Associate Professor Dr. M Niaz Asadullah, Faculty of Business & Economics UM)
https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3151037/dysfunctional-us-china-relationship-and-divided-america-hinder
(5 October 2021, featuring Dr. Peter T. C. Chang, Institute of China Studies UM)

https://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/590624
(9 September 2021, featuring Dr. Alwani Ghazali, Department of Aqidah and Islamic Thought, UM on Democracy, Peace and Rukun Negara)

 

SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals
SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals 

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2022/03/779476/celebrating-55-years-bilateral-relations
(13 March 2022, featuring Dr. Victor A. Pogadaev, former lecturer of Universiti Malaya)

https://opengovasia.com/universiti-malaya-renews-industry-partnership-to-develop-local-talent/
(15 February 2022, featuring Faculty of Engineering UM on Mechanical Engineering)

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2022/03/781249/yapsm-launches-messages-antarctica-exhibition-conjunction-its-10th
(18 March 2022, featuring Universiti Malaya)

https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/bots/2022/02/771338/tech-um-renews-partnership-siemens-develop-local-talents
(14 February 2022, featuring Professor Ir. Dr. Kaharudin Dimyat, Faculty of Engineering UM)

https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/02/15/um-siemens-healthineers-renew-mou-to-nurture-local-talents/
(15 February 2022, featuring Professor Ir. Dr. Kaharudin Dimyat, Faculty of Engineering UM)

https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/01/28/five-universities-receives-intels-artificial-intelligent-ai-kits/
(22 January 2022, featuring Universiti Malaya on Artificial Intelligent)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/22/jpj-free-document-replacement-for-flood-victims
(22 December 2021, featuring MoU between YTL Construction, Universiti Malaya and Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/my-say-medtech-engineering-our-future-wellbeing
(18 November 2021, featuring UM Medical Centre (PPUM) on Medical Technology Engineering)

https://news.samsung.com/my/connecting-students-to-maximise-capability-is-a-gamechanger-samsung-malaysia-announces-winners-of-solve-for-tomorrow-2021
(6 December 2021, featuring Dr. Mas Sahidayana Mokhtar, UM STEM Centre & Faculty of Engineering UM and Prof. Dr. Professor Dr. Sithi Vinayakam A/L Muniandy, Faculty of Science, UM on STEM Education)

https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2021/12/16/school-in-melaka-wins-diy-made-simple-contest
(Featuring Prof. Dr. Sabri Musa & UMCares)

https://news.nus.edu.sg/transboundary-haze-in-southeast-asia-whats-peat-got-to-do-with-it/
(1 April 2022, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Helena Varkkey on Transboundary Haze in Southeast Asia)

https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/11/05/petronas-partners-with-local-universities-for-sustainability-agenda/
(5 November 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)

https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/bots/2021/09/731633/tech-mr-diy-gives-rm300-ewallet-cash-aid-%C2%A0um-students
(28 September 2021, featuring UMCares)

https://www.malaysiakini.com/announcement/594415
(7 October 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya on Curriculum and Instructional Design for Sustainable Development)

https://news.samsung.com/my/video-highlights-from-the-design-to-win-workshop
(25 October 2021, featuring Universit Malaya on Design to Win Workshop)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/wcsc-2021-building-low-carbon-society
(16 October 2021, featuring Dato' Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Vice-Chancellor UM)
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/low-carbon-society-kuala-lumpur-000000763.html
(21 September 2021, featuring Dato' Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Vice-Chancellor UM)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/wcsc-2021-commences-focuses-low-carbon-society
(27 September 2021, featuring Dato' Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Vice-Chancellor UM)
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/11/10/two-malaysian-experts-are-now-fellows-of-twas
(10 November 2021, featuring Prof Dr Ng Kwan Hoong, Faculty of Medicine UM)
https://news.samsung.com/my/bridging-the-gender-gap-samsung-malaysias-solve-for-tomorrow-records-higher-female-participation-this-year
(6 October 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya STEM Centre on Gender Equality)
https://news.smu.edu.sg/news/2021/10/25/smus-learning-innovation-festival-2021-celebrates-innovation-teaching-partnership

(25 October 2021, featuring Associate Professor Farrah Dina Binti Yusop, Director, Academic Enhancement and Leadership Development Centre UM)
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/huawei-connect-2021-asia-pacific-090000136.html
(29 October 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)
https://www.thestar.com.my/starpicks/2021/09/11/award-winning-wellness-leader-brings-health-into-the-home
(11 September 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)
https://cen.acs.org/food/CRISPR-diagnostic-verifies-meat-halal/99/web/2021/09
(10 September 2021, featuring Dr. M. A. Motalib Hossain, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT) UM)

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/content/advertise/greater-kuala-lumpur-attractive-business-hub-future-growth
(26 July 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)

https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/544736276/pioneering-collaboration-between-fourier-intelligence-and-the-university-malaya-medical-centre
(25 June 2021, featuring UM Medical Centre)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/06/03/ministries-universities-and-labs-to-team-up-to-track-the-spread-of-virus-variants
(3 June 2021, featuring UM Medical Centre)

https://worldofbuzz.com/samsung-malaysia-launches-solve-for-tomorrow-2021-to-ignite-creativity-among-gen-z-youth/
(16 July 2021, featuring UM STEM Centre)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/08/12/embracing-sustainable-development
(12 August 2021, featuring UM Medical Centre)
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/06/06/move-to-boost-tourism-at-geoparks-in-kinta-district
(6 June 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)

https://www.biospectrumasia.com/news/30/18555/malaysia-launches-new-initiative-to-improve-cancer-care.html
(9 July 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)
https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/regulatory-sandbox-adventures
(16 August 2021, featuring Universiti Malaya)




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Last Update: 15/05/2022