Ahmad Najmi Ariffin

Ahmad Najmi Ariffin

Statistician/Data Scientist

Blog posts

2025

Navigating the New Service Tax Landscape

5 minute read

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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.

2024

Trends in Lecturer and Academician Well-Being: Global, Asian, and Malaysian Perspectives

8 minute read

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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

6 minute read

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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.

2023

Unlocking Longevity: Lessons from the Blue Zones

3 minute read

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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.