Social Media Activism: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
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Social Media Activism: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

In the past few decades, we have seen how the world has changed with the exponential growth of technology and the ways in which we use it. Social media is one contribution of this growth that has become crucial to the typical “21st century life”. Even if you do not have it, chances are, you are not immune to its impact on the world. One of the most important effects social media has had on the world is its contribution to activism. From MySpace to TikTok and everything in between, the use of social media has unequivocally evolved. From a site meant to stay better connected to friends, social media has since turned into a platform of endless possibilities. Take Instagram for example: what started out as a photo-sharing app has today become a platform for so much more; such as business and social change. However, some would argue that it has created a flurry of problems for users, mainly relating to mental health, but its contribution to forming a well-informed and well connected society remains indisputable.

Healing The Planet: The Fight Against Climate Change
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Healing The Planet: The Fight Against Climate Change

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Look 214,000 million kilometers away from Earth, and you will find our sister planet, Venus. Named after the eponymous Greek goddess of love, this planet shines as one of the brightest celestial bodies in our night sky. Mankind has always looked towards colonising potential planets such as Mars. Yet, Venus is rarely brought up as a possible candidate. Have you ever wondered why that’s the case? Well, the truth of the matter is that Venus is entirely uninhabitable. Ravaged by the long-lasting effects of climate change, our sister planet has completely metamorphosed from having similar atmospheric conditions to Earth to a fiery sphere of literal doom. 

Recovering from Mental Illnesses
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Recovering from Mental Illnesses

This article contains a discussion about depression, anxiety and eating disorders. The opinions and views expressed by the author are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Reading discretion is advised.

First Steps to Financial Literacy ft MAE
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First Steps to Financial Literacy ft MAE

Note: This article includes key opinions and advice from #Mbassadors (Maybank Student Ambassadors from Sunway University)


Does being financially literate mean one has to have multiple posh automobiles, luxurious penthouses and caviar in the fridge? Well, maybe one of those will do? ‘Financial planning is complex, investing in equity is highly risky, it’s just too difficult!’, if this is what you’re thinking we are here to debunk those common myths. 

America’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’: Banning Abortions at 6 Weeks
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America’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’: Banning Abortions at 6 Weeks

On September 1, 2021, a ‘heartbeat bill’ – a pro-life law that bans abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy will go into effect in Texas, the second-most populous state in the United States with a population of approximately 30 million. For the 15 million women residing in Texas, this means that they can only get an abortion before fetal heartbeat can be detected at 6 weeks, even if the pregnancy occurred as a result of rape or incest.

Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI): Malaysian Allergy Day 2021
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Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI): Malaysian Allergy Day 2021

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*Note: This article involves some heavy scientific terminologies and explanations…

The Malaysian Allergy Day 2021 is a webinar organized by the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI). It was broadcasted live on the Facebook page of MSAI on the 19th of June 2021 from 7 pm to 10 pm. With the theme of “anaphylaxis” which means severe allergies, this webinar aims to raise public awareness about different aspects of allergies through the valuable sharing of six experts from different fields of allergy and immunology.