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10 years a columnist: Your stories, our lessons
In 2014, I embarked on a journey as a columnist with TheStar.
Part 4: The Strange Life of Salim the Refugee – Finally, Citizenship!
I FIRST wrote about our neighbourhood besi karat (scrap metal) collector, Salim, a Rohingya refugee, in May 2015.
Silent successes: Shouting out Malaysia's economic triumphs
Recently, X (formerly Twitter) user “mhmgeorgie” posted, “There has been a lot of positive momentum (when it comes to markets and investments) that is being underutilised (by government) from a comms strategy perspective.”
Welcoming parenthood: It's all about Dew
HER first cries were loud and her head full of hair. At that moment, we knew she was certainly ours.
Guiding our students: Lessons from recent events
THE recent protests by UiTM students, calling for the university to reject a proposal to open up temporarily the institution's cardiothoracic surgery programme to non-Bumiputras, struck a chord among Malaysians.
Let's M.O.V.E. for planetary health
“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.” – Rumi
Of debating and nurturing global Muslims: Remembering Kamal Hassan
Prof Kamal often reminded us that it was not just about winning.
From skeletons to scholars: Lessons in leadership and life
How would you live your life if you were a baroness and member of the House of Lords? What about if you held senior academic posts at top institutions such as Lancaster University and one of Oxford University’s top colleges (St John’s)?
One Year of unity government: Patience, pragmatism and prospects
In the Malaysian political landscape, the unity government led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reached a significant milestone, marking one year since its inception following the 2022 General Election on Nov 19.
Winning over talent for China’s Belt and Road
MY FIRST visit to the vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong coincided with the 8th Belt and Road Summit. Organised by the HK Special Administrative Region Government and HK Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Summit commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This was also the first in-person gathering since the fading echoes of Covid-19.
Power Distance: Leadership, politics and people
As we approach six state elections, let's not forget that the essence of politics lies in representation, justice, and leadership for the people
Empowering civil service with private sector alliances
FROM investments to internationalisation, TVET to transportation, and everything in between, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for greater public-private partnership to spur Malaysia’s development.
