In the ongoing discourse about reforming our education system, one crucial aspect often overlooked is the promotion of a healthy work-life balance among academics. It's easy to overlook the multifaceted identities that define us beyond the confines of our professional identities: professors, researchers, scholars, and teachers. We are not just academics, we are so much more. We are husbands, wives, sons, daughters, parents, friends, siblings, neighbours, caregivers, and parts of other meaningful communities.

Tidak dinafikan tugas pendidik seperti cikgu dan pensyarah amat mencabar pada masa kini. Peri pentingnya pendidikan digalas oleh manusia kecil berjiwa besar seperti mereka, maka tidak hairanlah sesetengah konteks kajian menggunakan ‘guru’ bagi merujuk kepada cikgu, pensyarah, ustaz, ustazah dan pendidik-pendidik lain yang menyampaikan ilmu, memberdayakan intelek dan menginspirasikan kehidupan dengan landasan pengetahuan. 

Barangkali kita pernah mendengar ungkapan ini agar kita berjaga-jaga dalam perlakuan, perbuatan dan perkataan. ‘Tersilap percaturan, sesal seumur hidup’ memberi bahawa jika tersilap pertimbangan dalam membuat keputusan, maka kesannya akan diterima sepanjang hayat. Walaupun perkataan ‘percaturan’ sinonim dengan kuasa dan politik, namun penggunaannya dalam makalah sastera yang mengaitkannya dengan kehidupan serta keputusan sering digunakan. 

Consider the situation in which the instructors inform the class that a test will be given online next week, and the entire class is thrilled with excitement and shouts, “Yes!” Suddenly, the instructors reverse the decision and opt for a paper-based test. A sigh of disappointment could be heard throughout the class as everyone exclaimed, “Alaaaaa...”

Does that indicate:

The attainment of a nation's independence from colonial rule typically stemmed from an enduring struggle fuelled by widespread patriotism. These efforts to secure independence resulted in the establishment of military forces dedicated to preserving the nation's liberty against any potential threats. In the years of the post-independence era, patriotism is woven into a nation's identity via the sacrifices of its military services. Every day, men and women wear uniforms, ready to face the unknown, serve, and defend.

The historical evidence indicates that sepak takraw was played in the 15th century in Malaysia, and today, it stands as one of the most popular sports in the country. Despite being the birthplace of sepak takraw and a regular participant in prestigious events like the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and Southeast Asian Games, Malaysia faced a setback when the National Sports Council (MSN) removed sepak takraw from its list of national core sports in 2017 due to poor performance.