Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Teoh Kah Yee and I’m almost 23 years old in 2024. I come from a city that is known for two things; tau fu fah and white coffee. Yes, you guessed it – I am from Ipoh, Perak. I [...]
Remember how our old-school parents used to warn us about watching too much TV, believing that nothing good could come from it? Well, in Dr. Shivaani Mariapun’s case, watching TV was the spark that ignited her passion for science! It all began when a then 16-year-old Shivaani was watching a [...]
A River of Hope Flows Through Melaka’s Heart In the heart of Melaka, where history and compassion connect, a history was made on the 24th of February 2024 – the first-ever Terry Fox Run in Malaysia outside of Klang Valley after more than two decades in Malaysia. Organized by Cancer [...]
Did you know that some people have a higher risk of getting breast or ovarian cancer because of a gene called BRCA (Breast Cancer) gene? In Europe, about 1 in 500 people inherit a mutated BRCA gene, which can increase their risk of cancer from 45% to 87% for women. [...]
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Sarmila Loganathan, and I’m 22 years old from Ipoh, a city known for its cultural attractions and unique landscape, such as the limestone hills and caves. Currently, I’m a final year student at Universiti Malaya, pursuing a Bachelor of [...]
As we mark the retirement of Professor Datin Paduka Dr. Teo Soo Hwang (or she is fondly known as Soo), our founding Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at CRMY, we’re taking a trip down memory lane. It’s been nearly a week since her departure, and instead of [...]
October isn’t just about spooky costumes and candy, it’s also Pink October, a global movement that’s been around since the 90s to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection through screening. So, what’s the best thing you can do for yourself this month.? Simple, get to [...]
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Denzel Thean, and I’m 23 years old. I was born and raised in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. A state where you can find a mall on almost every corner.! I recently graduated with an honours degree in Biopharmaceutical Science from [...]
Mouth Cancer Action Month is held in November every year and is supported by the Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Oral Health Foundation. As November comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the importance of Mouth Cancer Action Month and its key message: the life-saving potential [...]
How Azim Haris Found His Purpose Beyond Science “Azim, why is the Wi-Fi down?”“Azim, the air conditioning is too cold.!”“Azim, my chair broke.”“Azim, the printer isn’t working.”“Azim, we need more lab coats.” Whenever there’s an issue with the internet, electricity, office equipment, or even the smallest matters of comfort at [...]