
Aida Ahmad
Chief Reporter at The Star (Malaysia)
Journalist, Chief Reporter at *TheStar @staronline *Daniel Pearl & Alfred Friendly Press 2012 Fellow, *Licensed mental health counsellor,artist
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3 weeks ago |
thestar.com.my | Aida Ahmad
AS DIGITAL technology transforms daily life, Malaysia’s museums face the challenge of remaining relevant. This issue was central to the Malaysia International Museum Day 2025 seminar in Kuala Lumpur, themed “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.”Held in Kuala Lumpur, the event brought together regional cultural custodians, academics and community voices to reimagine the role of museums.
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3 weeks ago |
thestar.com.my | Aida Ahmad
TUCKED away on a hill in Kuala Lumpur along Jalan Dato Onn is Memorial Negarawan. The building was previously the office of the prime minister, which is now in Perdana Putra, Putrajaya. Today, it is a solemn homage to seven visionary statesmen whose dedication shaped modern Malaysia. They include Tun VT Sambanthan and Tun Tan Cheng Lock, who – together with Tunku Abdul Rahman – are regarded as the founding fathers of Malaysia.
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1 month ago |
thestar.com.my | Aida Ahmad
Taman Sri Hartamas folk elated over finally getting strata titlesAFTER almost a decade of perseverance, residents of Taman Sri Hartamas townhouses are finally celebrating a milestone – the long-awaited issuance of strata titles for their homes. At an event to mark the ocassion, Sri Hartamas Residents Association (SHRA) president Annas Tan Poh Tiang said 204 townhouse units received their strata titles, bringing “a sense of security and pride to the community”.
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1 month ago |
thestar.com.my | Aida Ahmad
Understanding and inclusion go a long way in bridging generations, as what Sunway’s “human library” pilot project hopes to accomplish. The project brings together people from diverse backgrounds who act as “books” that others can “borrow” to learn their knwoledge and experiences. Project participants – Sunway Sanctuary residents and volunteers from Sunway University’s Jeffrey Sachs Centre (JSC) on Sustainable Development gathered recently for an enriching experience.
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1 month ago |
thestar.com.my | Aida Ahmad
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Unity Ministry will table a specific Act by the end of this year to regulate the setting up of museums nationwide. Its Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the Act will provide a clear legal framework for museums and to ensure these are managed effectively and sustainably. "The Act will hopefully be tabled in November or December at Dewan Rakyat.
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