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Science & Breakthroughs

Meet Dr Thein Swee Lay, the First Malaysian-Born Scientist to Win the 'Oscars of Science' - Gempak

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Meet Dr Thein Swee Lay, the First Malaysian-Born Scientist to Win the 'Oscars of Science' Gempak

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The science section covers breakthroughs in medicine, physics, biology, and technology. We surface discoveries that expand what humanity can do, from new treatments reaching clinical trials to engineering feats that seemed impossible a decade ago. Every link goes to the original publisher so you can read the full study or press release yourself.

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