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Strengthening MBBS Curriculum through Tawhidic Epistemology
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) MBBS programme was recently accredited for another five years, with a revised curriculum set to launch for the 2025/2026 cohort. This new curriculum restructures the programme into the university’s three-semester academic system, aligning it with the broader university framework. It also emphasises practical and clinical skills in assessments and…
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My 30-Day Journey with the BYD Seal
Switching to an electric vehicle (EV) has been an exciting step forward, and spending the past 30 days driving the BYD Seal has been a journey of discovery. Covering more than 3,500 km, this experience has reshaped my perspective on EVs, their practicality, and the state of infrastructure in Malaysia. I purchased the BYD Seal…
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One Health as an Approach and Planetary Health as the Outcome
Recently, I had the privilege of catching up with an old colleague, Professor Razita Sham, who has been appointed as a Professor in the Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Prof Razita, who is retiring from UNIMAS, and I share a professional history. Although she is more senior than I am, we completed…