Theme: Reset & Rewind

Surely, we can "reset" technology when it is not working well or "rewind" the tape of our favourite scenes in movies. But not everything in this world can be rewind or can it? Being able to rewind back and prevent ourselves from making such a massive mistake seems ideal right? However, have you ever thought of what had happened should not be rewind or reset?

The present generation yields a level of technology that makes it extremely convenient for most people to access information. However, there are some who have yet to take advantage of this privilege, as well as a proportion of people who have been exposed to misinformation when using that very same platform.

Hence, TEDxHeriotWattUMalaysia wishes to rewind and reset your perception on various fields and topics out there, that are less well-known or commonly misinterpreted.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Precinct 5
Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, 62200
Malaysia

CO 90's

Tradtional Chinese Orchestra Group

Dr Alistair Wallis

Assistant Professor for Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Have you ever wondered how and why research on mathematics is carried out? Perhaps not; but that would just highlight how studies on maths has been taken for granted. Enter Dr Alistair, Associate Director of Learning & Teaching Enhancement for the HWUM School of Mathematics. Discover how decades of research over the ages have uncovered and refined the simplest of concepts we now know, and the unseen relativity of the subject in our everyday life!

Dr Jasmine Hue

Competitiveness, or the art of being kiasu, has always been part of the Malaysian culture. You can see it everywhere in this country; from the students in class to queues at the cafe. While this trait definitely has both positives and negatives, Dr Jasmine Hue, a molecular biologist has been exploring how competitiveness works and how to gamify it for our own benefit. Join us to unravel the mechanics of competition--- on a molecular level!

Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin

Criminologist

Would you ever steal, if given the chance? If your answer is no, join us and let Dr Rahim shed some light on what you would really do if the opportunity arises. As a criminologist, he is well renowned for his research on profiles of incarcerated male murderers in Malaysia. Explore the rationale behind the actions and behavior of criminals together with Dr Rahim and find out just why they do what they do.

Henzi Andalas Nusantara

Magician, Actor

Henzi Andalas Nusantara is Malaysia's first and only Extreme Mentalist and Magician with over 20 years of experience performing on stage and on screen. From facing death while blindfolded and enduring suffocation while escaping restraints, Henzi pushes the limits as to what a Mentalist can achieve with the powers of the mind. Witness not only the power of his mind, body and spirit but also, amazingly, your OWN powers at his next performance.

Josiah Ng

Former Olympic Cyclist

As a three-time olympian, Josiah Ng has seen for himself the effects and impact of sports on people and countries. He will be sharing how the idea and activity of sports itself is groundbreaking for a nation, and what makes or breaks the performance of a country in the Olympics. Furthermore, Josiah will be touching on a controversial topic: is e-sports a legitimate sport?

Lingeson Lechamanan and Lechamanan Sunnasamy

Head of Marketing in Shell Oman

“Look dad! What’s that?”, so simple these words are uttered from the mouth of a child. Yet, a question like that would not have solved any of Lingseon Lechamanan’s curiosities given that both his parents are visually impaired. With his unique outlook on life, Lingeson solidifies the obvious fact of the importance of a parental figure toward children. But, have you thought about it the other way round? About the importance of children to their parents? Lingeson certainly has! Watch as he dives into the reality of mutual interdependence between parent and child -- bringing us one step closer to bridging the gap of understanding between two generations.

Major Dr Faiz Khaleed

Military Dental Surgeon & Cosmonaut

It is almost every person’s dream to become an astronaut when they were children; perhaps even yours. However, they usually replace such aspirations with other ‘realistic’ ambitions. Major Dr Faiz is no such person! A former Malaysian Armed Forces Major, he underwent cosmonaut training to eventually go to space. Upon returning, he is now focused towards sharing one of the lesser-touched on topics in Malaysia: Space exploration, research and technology! If you join us, you can very well be the next person inspired to become the next astronaut!

Melvin Poh

Investor and Founder of The Asian Entrepreneur

Mankind has progressed exponentially throughout the years, with skyscrapers mushrooming everywhere and technology advancing rapidly. As a co-founder of the Asian Entrepreneur, an international knowledge platform on entrepreneurship, Melvin is no stranger to the intricacies and advancement of business. It is through his experience that he realized an unusual fact: progress is not be all positive, contrary to popular belief. Find out more on the repercussions of progress with us!

Rathimalar Govindarajoo

Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Educator Specialist

What is dance to you? To Rathimalar, it is not just a performance nor an expression of emotion. As an experienced dance instructor with performances spanning continents, she has found new and beneficial ways to utilize dance throughout her career. Discover a whole new facet of dance that you have never heard of before!

Sri Dasmesh Pipe Band

Sikh Pipe Band Group

Tehmina Kaoosji

Journalist, Activist, Actor

Imagine a world of social equality where men and women are treated fairly. How different would it be? If your answer is “not much”, then prepare yourselves as Tehmina Kaoosji, a Journalist, Actor and Activist questions that perception. The influence of patriarchy is insidious on societal issues that impact us all through everyday sexism and structural oppression. Join us as Tehmina demystifies heavy issues and offers actionable daily solutions for you to reset and rewind towards EQUALITY!