1 UNVEILING THE LEGACY OF MALIK BENNABI (1905 –1973): A READER'S JOURNEY (Report on the launch of “A Malik Bennabi Reader” at ISTAC, IIUM with Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia ) “At the heart of Bennabi’s philosophical framework lies a spirited and profound intellectual expedition anchored on the drive for civilis

Abstract: Questions in educational assessments must be valid, reliable and fair to students to ensure minimal error in measuring student learning outcomes. One of the methods to ensure fairness of questions used in educational assessments is that to plan for appropriate proportion of questions of different difficulties. Lecturers of Human Sciences

This publication was developed as a comprehensive guideline to assist students in preparing and completing their final year project, with a primary focus on engineering disciplines. However, the content and approach are broadly applicable to students in other fields as well. The material is drawn from my experience serving as the Final Year Project

This study examines the persistent visa-related challenges faced by international students at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). It investigates the procedural inefficiencies, financial difficulties, and academic disruptions caused by visa delays, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a historical research me

Pneumococcal Vaccination in Adults Clinical Rationale and Current Recommendations page 20MMA NEWS MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONBERITAMAY 2025 For Members Only Mind Your Microbes How Psychobiotics Modulate the Gut-Brain Axis page 16 3Editor’s Note Dr Edwin Ho Jim Huang Editor edwins9@yahoo.comPrivate Practice Under Spotlight 1. Disease-Focused Col

The development of a precise forecasting model for electricity demand is essential for optimizing the efficiency of planning within the power generation sector. The electricity demand data in Malaysia exhibits seasonal patterns, making it necessary to evaluate the forecasting capabilities of the Box-Jenkins model for predicting weekly peak electric

Malaysia Airline has gone through the ups and downs throughout the half-century that made the company mature enough. Two major incidents in 2014 and the pandemic in 2019 were turbulences that forced the company to be creative and innovative in its pursuit of survival. This case study eventually explores the magical touch made by MAS leadership. It

Extracts from plants are rich in phytochemicals that can be used as biogenic reducing agents for the synthesis of Ag (silver) nanoparticles (AgNPs). In this research, we synthesized AgNPs using Dicranopteris linearis leaves extract and assessed their cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activities. The aqueous extract of D. linearis (DL) leaves was analy

Aim: Colonoscopy is done in younger patients nowadays despite benign nature of disease in majority of this population. The diagnostic yield of colonoscopy has been considered one of the measures for appropriateness of colonoscopy in young adult. This study aim to evaluate the yield of colonoscopy in young adults whom are symptomatic. Methods: A ret

Ramadan is more than just fasting from dawn to sunset, it is a chance to reset, grow, and strengthen our connection with Allah. This month encourages us to slow down from our daily routines, focus on our inner selves, and develop habits that bring lasting positive change. At its core, Ramadan is about becoming a better version of ourselves. Fasting