Happy New Year! As the holiday season drew to a close, I found myself reflecting on the remarkable three weeks spent with my family. The holiday break was an excellent time to connect with loved ones, and spending quality time with my growing toddler was a truly enriching experience. Over
IN just a few days, the year 2024 will draw to a close and a new chapter will begin. Reflecting on Malaysia’s journey through its triumphs and trials this year, we have witnessed many significant events. One notable event was Sultan Ibrahim of Johor being officially sworn in as the
“Inner dialogue is about reinforcing positive beliefs about oneself, recognising your worth, abilities, and potential.” Visiting Zermatt is truly astonishing. This tranquil town is located in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton, is a mountain resort renowned for skiing, climbing and hiking. It offers a perfect opportunity to reflect and prioritise my
AS the saying by the famous television producer and host, author, and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey goes, ‘Great communication begins with connection’. To build that connection that can significantly enhance communication, one must recognise the element of gratitude. When combined, gratitude and effective communication create a powerful synergy that can drive
If I was down to the last dollar of my marketing budget, I’d spend it on PR!’ – Bill Gates I spent over a decade in public relations before specialising in corporate communications. My career began in a PR agency, working with clients from various industries. Throughout my journey, I
Where there is no struggle, there is no strength. – Oprah Winfrey In times of uncertainty and challenge, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. However, it is precisely in these moments that we must remember the incredible strength and resilience that lies within each of us. The power
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom – Aristotle Welcome to my fortnightly column! If you have been following me, you probably know what I am about to share today. Following up on my recent article, I can’t help but dive deeper into understanding personality types, especially after returning
None of us is as smart as all of us. – Ken Blanchard Have you ever watched the “Journey to the West” movie or drama series? It is one of the classical Chinese fables, depicting the epic pilgrimage of a Buddhist monk and his three disciples: the legendary monkey god
Stories are the way we make sense of the world. – Bernadette Jiwa As I soared above the South China Sea, heading to my three-day adventure in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, I couldn’t help but reflect on my love for Borneo. This captivating corner of the world had always intrigued me,
You have to taste a culture to understand it. – Deborah Cater Allow me to take a break from sharing my experiences on communication and branding, at least for this column, because I have interesting discoveries to share. Little did I expect that my recent return to Kuching would become