At first glance, the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) appears to be a resounding success. Between 2009 and 2024, the number of engineers on its books more than tripled, soaring from approximately 66,000 to over 205,000. Yet, this impressive growth masks a critical weakness: the number of Professional Engineers (PEs), those with the coveted ‘Ir.’ title who are authorised to sign off on projects, has failed to keep pace, creating a bottleneck that could stifle national development.

Once viewed as a secondary option to a university degree, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of Malaysia’s economic strategy. Backed by substantial government investment, ambitious national policies, and soaring enrolment, TVET is being strategically positioned as a primary engine for building a high-skilled, future-ready workforce.

The importance of English proficiency in Malaysia has always been emphasized, more so in recent years, particularly in light of our national aspiration to remain globally competitive. English is not only a second language in our multilingual society but is also instrumental for accessing knowledge, communicating and negotiating, as well as creating opportunities locally and beyond national borders. As we look at efforts to improve English language education across all levels, one level that urgently requires attention would be early childhood educators.

Ekonomi Malaysia hari ini sedang berada pada persimpangan yang penting. Setelah melalui tempoh yang penuh cabaran seperti pandemik, ketidakstabilan politik dan tekanan global, kini kita menyaksikan usaha bersungguh-sungguh khususnya oleh Yang Amat Berhormat Perdana Menteri ke arah pemulihan dan pengukuhan struktur ekonomi negara. Dalam kerangka ini, gagasan Ekonomi MADANI muncul sebagai panduan baharu untuk merangka semula masa depan negara secara lebih inklusif, seimbang dan berasaskan nilai.

Pengenalan Kepada Konsep ‘Homonim’

Pernah rasa malu ataupun segan untuk bermain futsal kerana takut tersilap sepak? Atau menolak ajakan hiking sebab bimbang tidak cukup stamina? Dan yang paling kerap dijadikan alasan atau mengambinghitamkan ialah tuntutan kerja yang tak habis-habis. Jika ya, ketahuilah anda bukan keseorangan. Ramai antara kita beranggapan hanya yang ‘pro’ sahaja layak bersukan. Namun, realitinya jauh berbeza. Bersukan bukan soal hebat atau tidak, menang atau kalah, tetapi tentang mencari keseimbangan hidup yang lebih sihat, tenang dan menggembirakan.