From the chief editor... / Wan Noorli Razali

Life is full of ups and downs. And sometimes we won’t realize we are in an “up” until suddenly we are very far down. Some days life will feel a little bit easier, a little bit lighter, and other days life will be tiring and draining. These are also encapsulated in this year’s experiences for all Academy of Language Studies, UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang family members. We were shocked and saddened by the passing of our beloved colleague, Almarhumah Puan Suzana Ab. Rahim on27.05.2023 due to health complications. Most of us have known her for years. She was a helpful and conscientious person who will always be missed. May Allah s.w.t keep her in Paradise, insyaAllah. We always hope our lives will be somewhere in the middle, full of magic and mysteries and little ups and downs that add to the wonder of life. To all ALS members who are facing trials and challenges, we pray that God will ease our path and keep us strong and patient always, insyaAllah.