Dr. Nurul Asmaa Akmal is a Senior Lecturer at the Academy of Malay Studies, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She earned her PhD from Universiti Malaya and specializes in research areas including waste management, Malay cleaners, 3D workers, and Malay socio-cultural studies. Dr. Nurul Asmaa has contributed to academic literature with publications focused on waste management and the socio-economic aspects of 3D workers. Her current research explores themes related to social labelling, quality of life, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting her commitment to addressing contemporary social and environmental challenges.