USM develops interactive gallery to house over 200 human specimens
KOTA BHARU: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has developed a Medical Science Interactive Gallery, known as SPICES, that will house over 200 human specimens valued at RM2.4 million. USM Health Campus vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Ir Dr Abdul Rahman Mohamed said SPICES, the first of its kind in Malaysia, is also equipped with three-dimensional (3D), Virtual Reality […]
MUDA will not bring much impact on election outcome: Analyst
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Ikatan Demokratik Malaysia (MUDA) will offer voters, particularly those below the age of 40, an alternative in the state polls but will have little impact on the outcome, according to a political analyst. Dr Azmil Mohd Tayeb, senior lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), believed MUDA’s participation […]
Bumi agency, USM to boost gula apong, kelulut honey market
KUCHING: The collaboration between the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) will help boost the gula apong and kelulut honey market in the state. TERAJU head of programme Zarifhadi Bujang said through the Dana Pembangunan Usahawan Bumiputera (DPUB) which has been approved this year, the programme will involve 16 locations throughout […]
USM to help in ombudsman training
KUCHING: Universiti Sains Malaysia plans to conduct ombudsman training for Certified Integrity Officers (CeIO) in Sarawak. Its legal adviser Dr. Khairul Anuar Che Azmi said USM will in this respect work with the Integrity and Ombudsman Unit of the Sarawak Premier’s Department (UNIONS). “It will include investigation procedures and investigation techniques.,” he told reporters after […]
11,000-year-old Perak Man finally has a face
KUALA LUMPUR: Perak Man, the 11,000-year-old skeletal remains found 30 years ago in the Lenggong Valley, Perak, finally has a face. A team of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) researchers and 3D graphics expert from Brazil, Cicero Moraes, had used the 3D virtual reconstruction method to reconstruct the Perak Man’s facial features. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology lecturer at USM School of Dental Sciences Dr Johari […]
Effects of pandemic on children’s mental health
BY BALKISH AWANG GEORGE TOWN: It has been a year since the Covid-19 pandemic struck the world and, globally, reports have already emerged on its impact on children’s emotional and psychological well-being due to movement restrictions and online learning. A Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) academic said he has been getting increasing negative feedback on the […]
Varsity student found hanged
SIBU: A varsity student is believed to have committed suicide by hanging herself in a room in her family’s home at Lorong Bukti Lima Timur here today. The deceased has been identified as Mo Zhi Zhi, 24, who is a student of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Penang. Sibu police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit […]
Fine Arts undergraduates: A privileged few
Getting accepted as a Fine Arts major in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) back then is no easy task. One need to obtain certain grades in the First Year final exam, submit a portfolio of their arts background, a list of exhibitions, contests or prizes won to even be considered for entrance. The most difficult hurdle […]
