How are young people responding to the challenges of climate change, demographic shifts, and frontier tech? In celebration of World Children’s Day and UNICEF Malaysia’s 70th anniversary, we explore the 2024 State of the World’s Children report and hear how youth are finding their voices in a rapidly changing world. Plus, we look at how UNICEF is working with them to build the future they envision.

How are young people responding to the challenges of climate change, demographic shifts, and frontier tech? In celebration of World Children’s Day and UNICEF Malaysia’s 70th anniversary, we explore the 2024 State of the World’s Children report and hear how youth are finding their voices in a rapidly changing world. Plus, we look at how UNICEF is working with them to build the future they envision.

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Reimagining the Future of Children with UNICEF

With the healthcare industry evolving at a rapid pace, Sunway University’s Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School is aiming to create future-ready doctors equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in modern medicine. From addressing physician shortages to integrating technology and sustainability into medical education, we explore how this program aims to shape the future of healthcare in Malaysia with Professor Sibrandes Poppema, the President of Sunway University, and Professor Dr Raja Affendi, the Dean of the School of Medical and Life Sciences at Sunway University.

With the healthcare industry evolving at a rapid pace, Sunway University’s Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School is aiming to create future-ready doctors equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in modern medicine. From addressing physician shortages to integrating technology and sustainability into medical education, we explore how this program aims to shape the future of healthcare in Malaysia with Professor Sibrandes Poppema, the President of Sunway University, and Professor Dr Raja Affendi, the Dean of the School of Medical and Life Sciences at Sunway University.

A Future-Ready Medical Program at Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School

Artist Angelo Chia’s new exhibition, Value. Elements. Prospective. Impromptu, offers a fresh look at the foods we consume, especially the durian, often considered the 'King of Fruits.' Through abstract yet lifelike watercolour paintings, Angelo explores the theme 'we are what we eat,' presenting fruit as a mirror to our identities and shared cultural heritage. Angelo joins us to discuss his creative process, and his personal connection to these works, being exhibited at AweGallery.



Image credit: Angelo Chia

Artist Angelo Chia’s new exhibition, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DB5mqW2JS1l/?hl=en">Value. Elements. Prospective. Impromptu</a>, offers a fresh look at the foods we consume, especially the durian, often considered the 'King of Fruits.' Through abstract yet lifelike watercolour paintings, Angelo explores the theme 'we are what we eat,' presenting fruit as a mirror to our identities and shared cultural heritage. Angelo joins us to discuss his creative process, and his personal connection to these works, being exhibited at AweGallery.Image credit: Angelo Chia

Value. Elements. Prospective. Impromptu

What are the key reforms needed to take our education system into the future? In this forum, we gathered policymakers, education experts, and industry leaders to deliberate on curriculum innovation, the integration of technology, strengthening STEM education, and enhancing access to early childhood and vocational training. How can we achieve the country's goal to align Malaysia's education system with global standards, and prepare future generations for the demands of the 21st century, in line with the Malaysia MADANI vision? Our guests, Yang Berusaha Tuan Zainal Abas, Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia (School Operations Sector), Ministry of Education Malaysia and Datin Haryati Binti Mohamed Razali, Deputy Director, Educational Planning and Research, Ministry of Education Malaysia join BFM’s Sharaad Kuttan to outline the priority areas in education transformation, as identified by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

What are the key reforms needed to take our education system into the future? In this forum, we gathered policymakers, education experts, and industry leaders to deliberate on curriculum innovation, the integration of technology, strengthening STEM education, and enhancing access to early childhood and vocational training. How can we achieve the country's goal to align Malaysia's education system with global standards, and prepare future generations for the demands of the 21st century, in line with the Malaysia MADANI vision? Our guests, Yang Berusaha Tuan Zainal Abas, Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia (School Operations Sector), Ministry of Education Malaysia and Datin Haryati Binti Mohamed Razali, Deputy Director, Educational Planning and Research, Ministry of Education Malaysia join BFM’s Sharaad Kuttan to outline the priority areas in education transformation, as identified by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

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