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Ahmad Najmi bin Ariffin
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SARA 2025: Your Essential Guide to Government Aid
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Malaysia’s government has launched one of its most comprehensive financial aid initiatives to date: the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) 2025 program. With a total allocation of RM15 billion, this program represents a significant escalation in the government’s commitment to supporting citizens facing rising living costs. Here’s your complete guide to understanding and maximizing this financial assistance. Everything you need to know about claiming and using your Sumbangan Asas Rahmah aid
Roadmap: Essential Python Statistics Tools for Data Scientists
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Whether you’re starting your data science journey or leveling up your skills, this roadmap highlights the essential Python libraries for statistical analysis, data manipulation, machine learning, and visualization. From beginner-friendly tools to advanced applications, here’s your step-by-step guide to becoming a proficient data scientist.
The Connoisseur Guide to Selecting Malaysia Finest Durians
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The durian, often revered as the “King of Fruits,” occupies a unique and profound position within Southeast Asian culture, particularly in Malaysia. Its distinctive, often polarizing, aroma and rich, creamy flesh have elevated it beyond a mere fruit to a cherished delicacy, sought after by both local aficionados and international visitors.
Navigating the New Service Tax Landscape
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The amendments to Malaysia’s Service Tax framework, coming into effect on 1 July 2025, are expected to have a nuanced impact on both consumers and businesses. While the government aims to implement a targeted approach that minimizes the burden on the majority of Malaysian citizens, several sectors will likely experience price changes—either directly through new service taxes or indirectly through increased business costs that get passed on to end-users.
From Mismatch to Momentum: How Diverse Experiences Fuel Innovation and Success
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In Malaysia, a significant portion of university graduates work in jobs unrelated to their fields of study, reflecting a considerable mismatch between education and employment sectors.
Discover Vibe Coding: The Creative Revolution Shaking Up Digital Development
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Software development is changing rapidly, and one of the most exciting new trends is Vibe Coding. This approach is revolutionising the software industry by prioritising creativity and enjoyment, especially appealing to younger developers and those new to the field.
Unveiling the Gut: How Health Dietary Practices Interact with Your Microbiome
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We often feel a sense of shame about our gut, yet this complex organ profoundly influences our health. The gut microbiome, a vast ecosystem of bacteria within us, is now recognised as central to many aspects of human health.
Trends in Lecturer and Academician Well-Being: Global, Asian, and Malaysian Perspectives
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The well-being of university lecturers and academic staff has emerged as a critical area of research, reflecting broader societal concerns about occupational mental health, job satisfaction, and institutional support systems. This report synthesizes existing trend data on academic well-being at global, regional (Asia), and national (Malaysia) levels, drawing from longitudinal studies, well-being indices, and scientometric analyses.
MICE or ML? A Purrfect Solution for Data Imputation
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In the world of data analysis, the decision between using a “MICE” (Multiple Imputation by Chained Equations) approach or embracing the prowess of machine learning (ML) can make all the difference in accurately predicting or imputing continuous data.
Unlocking Longevity: Lessons from the Blue Zones
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Have you ever pondered the secrets to a long and vibrant life? The Netflix docuseries “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” has captivated audiences by exploring regions across the globe where people consistently live remarkably long and healthy lives.
portfolio
Sektor Informal & Industri Mikro (SIIM)/ Informal Sector & Micro Industry
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) is leading the development of a comprehensive database for the informal sector and micro industries (SIIM) to collect and manage data on informal sector individuals and businesses. 
Malaysia Social Protection Council - MySPC
The MySPC project is about Malaysia Social Protection Council (Majlis Perlindungan Sosial Malaysia), which aims to provide social protection for citizens through various measures to address economic, social, and environmental risks, ensuring their well-being throughout their lives. The social protection structure is organized around four main elements: protection, prevention, promotion, and transformation. The social protection in Malaysia is divided into three main tiers: Social Assistance, Social Insurance, and Labor Market Intervention. 
OpenDOSM Nextgen (Data Terbuka Nasional)
The backbone of effective governance. OpenDOSM is a platform that catalogs, analyzes, and visualizes Malaysia’s data, providing free access to various types of data. OpenDOSM NextGen, an upgrade of the platform, aims to support the government’s data infrastructure and contribute to data-driven innovation in service delivery.
Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU)
Malaysia centralized database, named PADU, that integrates individual and household information from various government agencies.
publications
Paper Title Number 1
Published in Journal 1, 2009
This paper is about the number 1. The number 2 is left for future work.
Recommended citation: Your Name, You. (2009). "Paper Title Number 1." Journal 1. 1(1). http://academicpages.github.io/files/paper1.pdf
Paper Title Number 2
Published in Journal 1, 2010
This paper is about the number 2. The number 3 is left for future work.
Recommended citation: Your Name, You. (2010). "Paper Title Number 2." Journal 1. 1(2). http://academicpages.github.io/files/paper2.pdf
Paper Title Number 3
Published in Journal 1, 2015
This paper is about the number 3. The number 4 is left for future work.
Recommended citation: Your Name, You. (2015). "Paper Title Number 3." Journal 1. 1(3). http://academicpages.github.io/files/paper3.pdf
Paper Title Number 4
Published in GitHub Journal of Bugs, 2024
This paper is about fixing template issue #693.
Recommended citation: Your Name, You. (2024). "Paper Title Number 3." GitHub Journal of Bugs. 1(3). http://academicpages.github.io/files/paper3.pdf
talks
Talk 1 on Relevant Topic in Your Field
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This is a description of your talk, which is a markdown files that can be all markdown-ified like any other post. Yay markdown!
Conference Proceeding talk 3 on Relevant Topic in Your Field
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This is a description of your conference proceedings talk, note the different field in type. You can put anything in this field.
Klinik OpenDOSM & Kawasanku
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Tarikh: 15 MAC 2023 (Rabu)
Masa: 0900 hingga 1200
Tempat: Pusat Latihan Polis (PULAPOL) Kuala Lumpur
teaching
BENGKEL MALAYSIA DATA INNOVATION TALENT x DOSM DATATHON 2023 (MDIT X DD 2023)
Knowledge Sharing Session, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Kolej Pengajian Pengkomputeran, Informatik dan Matematik, 2023
Nama PIC: SITI NUR ZAHRAH BINTI AMIN BURHANUDDIN
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Emel: mdit2023@uitm.edu.my
MDIT x DOSM DATATHON 2023
A dynamic online workshop and datathon aimed at enhancing Malaysia’s data innovation capacity.
Statistical Analysis for Research
Knowledge Sharing Session, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Kampus Bandaraya Melaka, 2023
Nama PIC: Prof. Madya Dr Koe Wei Loon
No Tel:
Emel: koewei516@uitm.edu.my
Statistical Analysis for Research
Virtual session exploring statistical tools and methodologies in academic research.
Statistics for Computing (CGEB2113) and Statistic for Computer Science (CMPD103)
Knowledge Sharing Session, UNITEN, CCI, 2024
Nama PIC: Mrs. Eze Manzura Bte Mohd Mahidin
No Tel:
Emel: Ezemanzura@uniten.edu.my
Statistics for Computing and Computer Science
Online session discussing statistical applications in computing and data science.
OpenDOSM NextGen
Knowledge Sharing Session, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, 2024
Nama PIC: Noviatin Syarifuddin
No Tel:
Emel: noviatin@ukm.edu.my
OpenDOSM NextGen
Session held at Dewan Anggerik, focusing on data-related innovations for national statistics.
Statistical Methods (ECON 1301) : ANALISIS DATA (DATA ANALYTIC)
Knowledge Sharing Session, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kulliyyah Ekonomi dan Sains Pengurusan, 2024
Nama PIC: RAFIA AFROZ
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Emel: rafia@iium.edu.my
Statistical Methods (ECON 1301)
An engaging session on data analysis methods, tailored for economics and management students.