The Price of Access: How influence still trumps over merit in Malaysian businesses

by Dr Rahim Said  In Malaysia, business success often depends on who you know rather than what you…

How PMO’s Daily Briefings Reinforce Government Communication

by Raziz Rashid I was immediately impressed when I tuned into my Facebook account and saw…

Jayasankaran says it – if you don’t have it, flaunt it!

(This illustration complements the article) A lie goes halfway around the world before the truth has…

The Mystery of the Unseen Guardians

by Dr Rahim Said Some years back, it was midnight when the phone rang. Our daughter,…

When misinformation spreads…news consumers suffer

An image of a mosque for illustration purposes by Dr Rahim Said On the stormy evening…

Understanding what’s human dentition and why oral health is important for you

by Prof Dr Dasan Swaminathan Human dentition refers to the arrangement, development and function of teeth…

Team Building or Team Billing? How Corporate Getaways Became a Scam

by Dr Rahim Said  In 1970s when I first started my organisational consulting services, team building…

Three Weddings and a Surgery

by Sam Trailerman March holds a special charm in my life, almost akin to that fluttery…

Keeping our lovely neighbourhood lovely is a community effort

by Dr Rahim Said  Oh, the joys of living in our beautiful neighbourhood, nestled beside one…

Is the leadership industry a scam? (Time to stop worshipping gurus and start thinking for yourself)

by Ravi VS The Multibillion-Dollar Leadership Lie Leadership has become a lucrative business. A never-ending flood…

Rotten tomatoes on NS Expressway in Kedah after lorry overturns

ALOR SETAR, March 9: A lorry fully laden with tomatoes overturned while being towed at KM71.4 of…

“You’re fired” — Head of US Organised Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces

WASHINGTON, March 9: The head of an independent component of the US Department of Justice that combats…

Warisan to contest alone in 2025 Sabah state elections, says Shafie Apdal

LAHAD DATU, March 9: Parti Warisan has decided to contest solo at the upcoming 17th Sabah…

Some four million Afghan girls could be without education by 2030 if Taliban’s restrictions continue, says UNESCO

The image is for illustration purposes MOSCOW, March 9: Restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women…

Two cops found in Pudu entertainment outlet at 4pm on Saturday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9: Two cops were detained among 53 other individuals during a raid by…

China’s female astronaut sends greetings from outer space — “Become your own little sunshine”

BEIJING, March 9: Wang Haoze, China’s first female space engineer to work in the country’s space…

More educated women in China choose to become entrepreneurs

BEIJING, March 9:  China is witnessing a steady surge in female entrepreneurship, with women playing a…

“Pull up your socks” in service delivery — KSN tell govt servants at Kuantan UTC

KUANTAN, March 9: The Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, has…

A passage to India

by JayasankaranKK This AI-generated image is for illustration It was my cousin who gave Rebecca the…

The Decline of Honour in Malaysian Society: How Do We Restore Societal Values

by Raziz Rashid Honour has long been a moral and social compass, shaping individual behaviour, public…

Malaysian banks block RM780 mln from scammers in last 2 years — Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4: Malaysian banks successfully intercepted and blocked suspicious and fraudulent online transactions totalling…

‘Man with the Golden Arm’ who saved 2.4 mln babies dies at 88 in New South Wales

NEW SOUTH WALES, March 4: One of the world’s most generous blood donors, who saved 2.4…

Invictus Leader: Turning Data into Foresight to Build Future-Ready Organisations

In a world where uncertainty is constant and change is accelerating, organisations are under immense pressure…

Tackling challenges: Lessons from a wantan mee stall

by Dr Rahim Said Amidst rising living costs and an increasingly competitive economy, the story of…