After graduating from Western Michigan University, I was given the opportunity to serve in various industries. I started my career as Personnel Assistant in the hotel industry in 1998. Then, I pursued a similar career as Human Resources Executive in the manufacturing and insurance industries in 2000 and 2001, respectively. I ended my career in human resources after leaving the insurance industry in 2003 and continued my studies in Diploma in Education (TESL) (KPLI/KPM) at the International Languages Teacher Training Institute (IPBA) in 2004. I began my career in teaching in 2005 at two government polytechnics in Kota Kinabalu and Port Dickson prior to my transfer to Universiti Malaya as Language Teacher DG41 in 2007. Presently, I hold the post as Language Teacher DG48 in the English Language Department, Faculty of Languages & Linguistics, Universiti Malaya.

Dr. Muhammad Syamil obtained his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pure Physics from the Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He obtained his PhD in Photonics from the same university and is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the Photonics Research Centre, Universiti Malaya. His research interests focus on the fabrication of optical fiber sensors to monitor ground movement parameters and the development of real-time slope monitoring systems using optical fiber technology.

Nurul Asmaa Akmal is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Academy of Malay Studies, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She completed her PhD at Universiti Malaya. Her research interests encompass waste management, Malay cleaners, 3D workers, and Malay socio-cultural studies. She has published several journal articles focusing on waste management and the dynamics of 3D workers. Her current research endeavors are related to social labelling, quality of life, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).