IRDAK EDU

Coffee talk Jamal bin Ismail is a prominent Singaporean Malay writer, novelist, scriptwriter, television producer, and literary arts activist born in 1952. He is well-known for his contributions to literature and television production and received the prestigious Anugerah Tun Seri Lanang (Tun Seri Lanang Award) in 2023. Some of his notable literary works include the novels Ombak Selatan and Mustafa: Epik Kerohanian Seorang Kiai , as well as short story and novel collections like GOD(A) and Tunjuk Langit . The preview on your screen ("Coffee Talk" / 'Coffee talk': Sesi perbincangan menarik, terbuka & santai bersama penulis prolifik... Jamal Ismail. AI: Kawan atau Pesaing Penulis? ) highlights an engaging discussion session with him exploring the topic of Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Competitor to Writers?

Arabic and Jawi Language, Heritage and a Sense of Belonging

Mental wellbeing is also connected to identity, belonging and having a sense of purpose. Arabic opens the door to understanding the Quran, duas and many important Islamic works more directly. Jawi connects younger generations with the history, literature and religious heritage of the Malay Muslim community. Community leaders can encourage young people to discover these languages in enjoyable and meaningful ways rather than treating them only as classroom subjects. Learning about our language, faith and heritage can strengthen our connection with family and community. A young person who understands where they come from may be better equipped to think about where they want to go.

AI and Digital Skills Can Give Us More Time

AI and digital skills are becoming useful tools in our everyday working and business lives. Simple digital tools can help us prepare documents, organise information, communicate with customers, analyse basic data and complete routine work faster. AI can further help us generate ideas, summarise information, prepare drafts and reduce repetitive tasks. The purpose is not simply to work faster. It is to use our time better . When technology helps us complete routine work efficiently, we can spend more time developing ourselves, learning new skills and pursuing beneficial knowledge. Technology should therefore serve us, not control us. Used wisely, AI and digital skills can help us become more productive while creating more time for learning and personal development.

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