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“ In August 2024, our AGELESS team hosted a policy roundtable in Penang on the National Dementia Action Plan. It is about translating research into real, actionable change.”
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The Future of Research: Purpose-Driven and Interdisciplinary Both Professor Nafis and Professor Teh agree that impactful research must be anchored in solving real-world problems. |
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What is health fintech’ s potential in Asia? It can bridge health financing gaps, enabling more affordable, sustainable healthcare systems without depending heavily on international aid.
How does technology support ageing communities? Through mobility innovations and cognitive support solutions that help older adults live independently and with dignity.
Why is interdisciplinary research important? Complex challenges like healthcare financing and ageing require collaboration across fields such as economics, technology, and public policy to create real-world solutions.
What advice do researchers offer? Pursue projects with clear societal impact, find like-minded collaborators, and remember that every idea must also make economic sense to be sustainable.
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Advancing Independent Living for Seniors Meanwhile, Professor Teh Pei Lee, a leading expert in gerontechnology, is addressing another pressing issue: empowering older adults to live independently.
As part of the national AGELESS program, Professor Teh’ s research focuses on how technology can tackle cognitive frailty and enhance mobility among seniors.
“ Our team looks at how innovative tech solutions can support seamless and sustainable ageing. Seniors deserve the tools and support to live with dignity.”
PROFESSOR TEH PEI LEE Head of the Department of Management & Director of the Gerontechnology Lab
Monash University Malaysia is the only private university leading a sub-program under AGELESS. Professor Teh, who also founded Malaysia’ s first Gerontechnology Lab, emphasises that impact goes beyond academia.
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“ It is not about just publishing. We must have a shared goal to solve a real problem,” said Professor Teh. Efficient use of resources and collaborative, interdisciplinary work are key to sustainable impact.
Professor Nafis encouraged emerging scholars to think ahead.
“ Know your passion, find like-minded collaborators, and remember that every research project has a business element embedded into it, whether it is economic viability or economic benefit. That is how you will grow.”
At the School of Business, world-class research is not just about innovation. It is about transforming insights into meaningful societal impact across Asia and beyond.
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