August 2020 – Page 2

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020Creative Hall Educational

Independent Thinking

It’s so easy to get lost in the same loop of our thoughts, truly believing that what we think is our own true perception of life. But how certain can we be that these are fundamentally our own thoughts? Are they not merely an amalgamation of other people’s opinions that we subconsciously decided to piece together to make it solely our own? They might even be fragments and echoes of other people that we found ourselves admiring and yearned to be. It leads us to beg the question: how do we truly know if our thoughts are our own?

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020Creative Hall Lifestyle Self-help

Being Lonely vs Being Independent

It gets lonely.

To carry the weight of the world on your shoulders, to battle terrifying monsters that block your paths, to climb mountain after mountain trying to reach the top – only to return home, with medals hanging around your neck and no one to show them to.

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020Educational Events Outside

COVID-19: New Norm for Journalists – A Regional Perspective by Bernama

On Wednesday, July 22nd, the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) organised a webinar titled “COVID-19: New Norm for Journalists – A Regional Perspective”. Moderated by BERNAMA TV producer Tehmina Kaoosji, the session brought together media practitioners from across the region to address the risks and challenges faced by the communication industry in disseminating facts about COVID-19.

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020Creative Hall Monthly Musings

Monthly Musings: Independence

For the month of August, our theme is Independence. Hence, we asked our writers two questions: –

What type of independence affects you the most?; and

When did you feel the most independent?

Here’s their take on it:

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020Events Sunway

PANIC AFTER PANDEMIC Consequences and Contingencies

With the cloudy morning that hit on a fine Saturday morning of the 18th of July, the webinar conducted by Sunway’s Actuarial and Financial Excellence (S.A.F.E) has enlightened every participant with a bright introduction of the topic Panic After Pandemic: Consequences and Contingencies. Beginning with the rules and regulation that was fairly simple to be kept as a remainder to ensure a smooth webinar.