Centre for Civilisational Dialogue (UMCCD)

	News (StarMetro, 23 August 2024)
	Study shows high toxin levels at PJ’s Tasik Aman
	(August 23, 2024) A RECENT six-month study has revealed the presence of harmful algal bloom toxins at the lake inTaman Aman, Petaling Jaya in Selangor. Researchers from Universiti Malaya (UM) and Monash University Malaysia found four types oftoxins, namely microcystin LR, microcystin RR, cylindrospermopsin and nodularin in Tasik Aman.
	News (StarMetro, 21 August 2024)
	Rubbish snagger installed at PJ lake
	(August 21, 2024) Universiti Malaya (UM) researchers have invented an innovative device to trap the growing amountof waste that is fuelling algae in Tasik Aman, located in Taman Aman, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Constructed from nets and buoys and strategically anchored to poles along the banks, SampahSnagger 002 acts as a barrier to trap floating debris on the lake.
	News (StarMetro, 24 May 2024)
	Encouraging ‘citizen scientists’ tomonitor lake water
	(May 24, 2024) ENGAGING and educating the community about the importance of conserving freshwater is anotherprimary objective of the project called ‘Guarding Our Water Together: Unveiling the Hidden World ofWater Security and Ecosystems’.
	News (StarMetro, 24 May 2024)
	Academics pool brainpower to combatalgal invasion
	(May 24, 2024) ONCE a place of leisure with a vibrant ecosystem, Petaling Jaya’s Tasik Aman is now a murky green expanse due to microalgae that has inundated the 2ha-wide lake. Scientists from two separate universities are collaborating to gather data on the lake’s dynamics to find the reason for Tasik Aman’s decline.
	News (StarMetro, 24 May 2024)
	Danger lurks in still waters
	(May 24, 2024) Efforts are underway to save a Petaling Jaya lake inundated with harmful microalgae and find the best methods to rehabilitate other polluted freshwater ecosystems in the Klang Valley.
	Rencana (Berita Harian Online, 11 September 2023)
	Teroka lokasi lain tanam padi rangsang industri makanan
	(September 11, 2023) INDUSTRI makanan adalah sektor penting dalam sesebuah negara kerana ketersediaan makanan mencukupi dan stabil menjadi indikator bagi sebuah negara mampu menjamin kualiti hidup masyarakatnya.
	News (Soka Gakkai Malaysia, 14 June 2023)
	SGM Participates in Focus Group Discussion on Study of the Harmony Charter of Malaysia
	(June 14, 2023) SGM secretary-general Tan Leng and SGM head of External Affairs and Communications Joanne Foo took part in a Focused Group Discussion (FGD) concerning the study of the Harmony Charter of Malaysia. This FGD was part of a series of sessions organised by the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) and the Centre for Civilisational Dialogue, Universiti Malaya (UM).
	Columnists (NST, 4 June 2023)
	Prioritise mitigation when tackling climate change
	(June 4, 2023) Global warming, deforestation, land reclamation, water, land and air pollution, melting ice caps, rising sea level and extreme weather events are destroying biodiversity.
	Opinion (Terntytwo13, 24 March 2023)
	Jom Ziarah: Let’s talk about it
	(March 24, 2023) Civilisational dialogue is an essential tool for building a better and more harmonious Malaysia. It requires us to use wisdom, embrace diversity, and work together to create a society where everyone feels valued and respected. By engaging in dialogue and building bridges, we can move towards a future where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is the norm .
	News (Sin Chew, 23 March 2023)
	学者：政客煽动情绪-减少种族紧张须对话
	(吉隆坡22日讯)马来亚大学文明对话中心(UMCCD)高级研究员曾立纬指出，诸如“Jom Ziarah”拜访计划的种族问题不断在我国浮现，而这些问题往往是由政客夸大其词所引起，使受众产生疯狂情绪，加剧种族间的紧张氛围。
	News (KAICIID, 20 March 2023)
	KAICIID LAUNCHES FELLOWS INSTITUTIONAL NETWORK
	The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) launched on Friday the KAICIID Fellows Institutional Network— a new initiative to rapidly expand the reach of high-quality interreligious dialogue (IRD) education to parts of the world where it is needed most.
	News (ICESCO, 23 February 2023)
	ICESCO AND UNIVERSITI MALAYA DISCUSS COOPERATION PROSPECTS IN CIVILISATIONAL DIALOGUE
	The Center for Civilizational Dialogue of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a meeting with the Center for Civilizational Dialogue at the University of Malaya, Malaysia, to discuss ways and mechanisms for building cooperation in the field of promoting civilizational dialogue and organizing joint programs and activities.
	Article (Berita Harian, 13 February 2023)
	DIALOG, TOLERANSI ANTARA KAUM KUNCI KEKALKAN PERPADUAN
	'Kepelbagaian' ditakrifkan sebagai 'keadaan berbeza'. Bagaimanapun, dari konteks sosiologi, definisinya adalah jauh daripada sekadar budaya dan bangsa. Ia satu konsep berlegar pada penerimaan (acceptance) dan penghormatan (respect).
	Interview (RTM 1, 10 October 2022)
	PROF. DATUK DR. AZIZAN BAHARUDDIN (DIRECTOR OF UMCCD) RECEIVED THE MAULIDUR RASUL AWARD
	The Universiti Malaya Center for Civilizational Dialogue (UMCCD)'s Director, Prof. Datuk Dr. Azizan Baharuddin received the Maulidur Rasul Award (Science & Civilisations Icon) from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah at the national Maulidur Rasul celebration in Kuala Lumpur on October 9, 2022.
	News (ICESCO, 23 September 2022)
	WAYS TO STRENGTHEN COOPERATION WITH NUMBER OF INSTITUTIONS IN MALAYSIA
	The Center for Civilization Dialogue of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Universiti Malaya Center for Civilizational Dialogue (UMCCD) to discuss ways to enhance cooperation mechanisms in promoting civilizational dialogue and organizing joint programmes and activities.
	Opinion (Scientific American, 28 Jul 2022)
	THE ELUSIVE ORIGIN OF ZERO: WHO DECIDED THAT NOTHING SHOULD BE SOMETHING?
	Sūnya, nulla, ṣifr, zevero, zip and zilch are among the many names of the mathematical concept of nothingness. Historians, journalists and others have variously identified the symbol’s birthplace as the Andes mountains of South America,
	Columnists (NST, 19 July 2022)
	ALIGNING TAX STRATEGY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
	The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Risk Report 2022 announced the top three global risks by severity over the next 10 years — climate inaction, extreme weather and biodiversity loss.
	News (NST, 31 May 2022)
	BOOST AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT INSTEAD
	Nations helping each other does not make them vulnerable but stronger, says analyst.
	Nation (NST, 30 May 2022)
	'STEP UP AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, NOT RESTRICT EXPORTS DURING CRISIS'
	Countries across the globe must strengthen regional cooperation and solidarity as they grapple with rampant, worsening food and energy shortages.
	Columnists (NST, 13 Jan 2022)
	LEARN FROM SINGAPORE HOW TO REVITALISE OUR AGRICULTURE SECTOR
	Malaysia’s agriculture and food sector has been experiencing significant supply chain disruptions ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit us in early 2020.
	Columnists (NST, 13 Jan 2022)
	SUSTAINABILITY: HOW MALAYSIA CAN IDENTIFY GAPS AND SOLUTIONS
	2025 is four years away. Certainly, there is so much progress that Malaysia has achieved in recent years that we can be proud of in upholding the principle of “leaving no one behind”.
	News (Astro Awani, 26 June 2015)
	TEARING DOWN RELIGIOUS BARRIERS
	Religious scholars, academics and members of the public converged at the Centre for Civilization Dialogue, University of Malaya (UMCCD), Thursday for an interfaith dialogue in this holy month of Ramadan.
	News (Sin Chew, 17 May 2015)
	詹德拉：为东盟主席．马应主动处理
	世界公正国际运动（JUST）主席詹德拉慕扎法博士认为，大马政府身为东盟主席应主动协助处理偷渡潮事件，同时，他对于首相拿督斯里纳吉日前针对此事回应指“不容忍人口贩卖活动”而感到失望。

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