By Aznan Mat Piah Last week I was happy to receive a complimentary copy of a latest book from my senior colleague Prof. Saodah Wok…
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The Truth about the History of Writing 
By Spahic Omer Conventionally, it is believed that all writing originated in Mesopotamia, around 3000 BC. From there, the invention spread via cultural diffusion to…
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Fictional characters, a blessing or a hindrance?
By Nur Fatihah Irdina Recently, I came across a fictional character that inspires me. She is Beth Harmon from “The Queen’s Gambit”. For those who…
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Improving reading performance by solving misconception about reading
By Haekal Adha Al Giffari Some people think that reading activity is tedious. They will never do it unless they are forced by specific situations…
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Everything you should know about self-transformation
By Haekal Adha Al Giffari We often put in our mind that “I must be productive; I will do many things today”. However, after day…
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“Activate Your Brain” way to stimulate your mind and become more productive
By Haekal Adha Al Giffari When we have many assignments to complete within a strict deadline, we often feel confused and burdened that we complain…
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Celebrating leadership and autonomy in IIUM Student Union book launch
By Ariani Mohd Nor GOMBAK, 1 September 2020: A book entitled œStudent Union: Generasi Baharu Gerakan Mahasiswa (English: The New Generation of Student Movement) was…
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“It Ends With Us” brings new light on abusive relationships
By Iylia Marsya Iskandar [This review contains spoilers]. Full synopsis here. I picked up this book hoping for a light read, something along the lines…
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The Prophet’s Anxieties
By Spahic Omer The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was the bravest and most courageous of all men, even though he was…
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”Little Fires Everywhere” brings attention on societal norms
By Iylia Marsya Iskandar œAll her life, she had learned that passion, like fire, was a dangerous thing. It so easily went out of control.…
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