Ushering in The Space Age in Malaysia
MANY would agree that space is the final frontier. When Jules Verne forecast in 1866 that man would set foot on the moon in his…
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Make Quest for Knowledge Obligatory
WE have often heard the famous phrase: ‘For also knowledge itself is power’, attributed to the 16th century philosopher Francis Bacon. The fact that knowledge…
Past Glory Can Be Spur for Muslims
IT is no secret that the Islamic civilisation which peaked in the 13th century left a deep impact on the progress of modern science and…
Reclassifying Knowledge for Here and Now
MOST public institutions of higher learning in the country began their new semester with new students enrolling at the beginning of June. These students would…
Islam’s Lessons on Research Attitudes
RESEARCH and development (R&D) is an important facet of new technologies. R&D activities can be costly, especially when unchartered territories are involved. In overcoming this…
Strive for Home-grown Technology
IN gearing towards a fully developed nation in 2020, Malaysia must focus its attention on technological development. Home-grown technology is an important element in guaranteeing…
Learn from Prophet’s Art of Diplomacy
EVERY year on the 12th day of Rabiul Awwal of the Hijriyyah calendar, Muslims the world over commemorate the birth of Muhammad ibn Abdullah, the…
Beware of Irresponsible Messages
THE killer disease SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is making headlines these days. This disease, said to originate from the southern province of Guangdong in…