Announcements

2August2021

DECELERATION OF INFECTIONS WILL NARROW CHANCES OF NEW MUTATIONS EMERGING

‘Deceleration of infections will narrow chances of new mutations emerging’ is an opinion piece by the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of AIMST University, Professor Datuk Dr. John Antony Xavier. According to Professor John, decelerating sharply global infections would narrow the chances for the emergence of new mutations and the only way to do that is to ensure poorer countries vaccinate their populations fast. The article was featured in the columnist section of NST on 2nd August 2021.

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25July2021

DROWNING, A SILENT KILLER OF OUR YOUNG

In commemoration of the World Drowning Prevention Day held annually on 25 July, Dr. Krishnan Rajam, Senior Professor at the Faculty of Medicine AIMST University, has contributed an article titled ‘Drowning, a silent killer of our young’. According to Dr. Krishnan Rajam, lack of both ‘official’ and public awareness of drowning risk assessment and management, compounded by lack of resources, pose major stumbling blocks to effective drowning prevention in Malaysia.

The article got featured in the ‘Letters to Editor’ column of NST on 25th July 2021. Click here to read.

23July2021

TOOTHPASTE HAS MANY BENEFITS

Associate Professor Dr. Jegarajan Pillay, a Dental Public Health Specialist and currently the Deputy Dean (Management and Research) at the Faculty of Dentistry AIMST University has come with an article titled ‘Toothpaste has many benefits’. The write-up shared some tips for maintaining a healthy mouth and it got featured in the ‘Letters to Editor’ column of NST on 23rd July 2021. Click here to read.

12July2021

ALLEGATION IS RATHER A STRETCH ON REALITY IN MALAYSIA

The Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of AIMST University, Professor Datuk Dr. John Antony Xavier was featured in the columnist section of NST on 12th July 2021. The article titled ‘Allegation is rather a stretch on reality in Malaysia’ was written in view of the controversial Bloomberg article that suggested Malaysia is barrelling towards a failed state. The article asserts four main fault lines that portend such an apocalyptic outcome. Click here to read.

7July2021

Suicide Prevention

AIMST University’s Faculty of Medicine alumnus and Miri Hospital psychiatrist Dr. Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam was featured in Suara Sarawak. He had written on suicide prevention especially warning signs and how to offer assistance to those in need. Learn more about our MBBS and Biomedical Science programmes.

7July2021

HOW TO PREVENT SUICIDES’

AIMST University’s Faculty of Medicine alumnus and Miri Hospital psychiatrist Dr. Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam has written an interesting and timely article in the New Sarawak Tribune. The article on ‘How to prevent suicides’ was published on 7th July 2021. In the article, Dr. Ravivarma emphasised the need for a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy in collaboration with healthcare, social care, economic and legal support to form a safety net.

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6July2021

MALAYSIA’S RECOVERY WILL GIVE IT CUSHION TO MANAGE ANY TAPER TANTRUM

Taper tantrum refers to the 2013 collective reactionary panic that triggered a spike in U.S. Treasury yields, after investors learned that the Federal Reserve was slowly putting the brakes on its quantitative easing (QE) program. QE was used by developed countries again to jumpstart their declining economies last year after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Get to know more about these through an article by the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of AIMST University, Professor Datuk Dr. John Antony Xavier. The article titled ‘Malaysia's recovery will give it cushion to manage any taper tantrum’ was published in the columnist section of NST on 6th July 2021. Click here to read.

6July2021

CUT DOWN ON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC

‘Cut down on single-use plastic’ is an opinion piece by Dr. Gokul Shankar Sabesan, Senior Associate Professor and Deputy Dean (Student Affairs) at the Faculty of Medicine. The article stressed the effects of using single-use plastic and how it relates to environmental damage. It was published in the NST’s ‘Letters to Editor’ column of NST on 6th July 2021. Click here to read.

3July2021

DENTAL RAPID REVIEW COURSE 2021 – Integrated Clinical Dentistry

The Faculty of Dentistry, AIMST University will be organising ‘DENTAL RAPID REVIEW COURSE 2021 – Integrated Clinical Dentistry’ on 3rd & 4th July 2021. This short online course will enhance knowledge and learning by Case-Based Scenarios and Strategies / Approach in Clinical Dentistry for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) undergraduates with emphasis on future dental practice. With our team of eminent speakers, we are looking forward to your active participation and knowledge-sharing sessions. Do grab this wonderful opportunity !! Please view the brochure for more details and contact us for any queries.

28June2021

MEDICAL INNOVATION SHOULD ADD VALUE TO PATIENTS LIVES

Associate Professor Dr. Yu Chye Wah, the Dean of Faculty of Allied Health Professions (FAHP) AIMST University has come up with suggestions to drive medical innovations and accelerate commercialisation. According to Dr. Yu, medical innovation has a profound impact on public health.

The article on ‘Medical innovation should add value to patients' lives’ was featured in the columnists section of the News Straits Times (NST) on 28th June 2021. Click here to read.

23June2021

CULTIVATE READING HABIT AMONG KIDS

An earlier write-up entitled, 'Cultivate reading habit among kids' by Dr. Gokul Shankar Sabesan, Senior Associate Professor and Deputy Dean (Student Affairs) at the Faculty of Medicine, has won appreciations from educators and professionals from different parts of the world.

The appreciations were captured in Dr. Gokul’s latest write-up, ‘Thumbs up to letter about reading habit’ and it was published in the ‘Letters to Editor’ column of NST on 23rd June 2021. Click here to read.

21June2021

HOW TO GET KIDS EXCITED ABOUT ONLINE LEARNING

Associate Professor Dr. Sundram M. Karupiah, Deputy Dean (Postgraduate, Research and Administration) at the Faculty of Pharmacy, AIMST University has identified six measures that parents can consider to ensure their children are focused and engaged in online learning.

The opinion piece on ‘How to get kids excited about online learning’ got featured in the ‘Letters to Editor’ column of NST on 21st June 2021. Click here to read.