Goodbye Malaysia
After ten wonderful years, the time has come to say “goodbye” to Malaysia. Here are some observations I’ve made about Malaysia over the past decade
Black Lives Matter
One morning, it dawned on me that my reluctance to share was due to a lack of knowledge about black history and the fact that I was ill-prepared for in-depth discussion.
The New Normal
In February 2013, Yahoo’s new CEO Marissa Mayer sent a company-wide memo with the aim of increasing collaboration throughout the troubled tech firm. “We need to be one Yahoo!, and that starts with physically being together”. Marissa Mayer had ordered...
REPRIORITISING
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced hundreds of millions of people into the confines of their home. As I write this, I’m at home with my immediate family in Kuala Lumpur. My mother is at home in Southampton, and my in-laws are at home in Auckland. Our goal, like...
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
Before I start reading or listening to an audiobook, I typically ask myself, “why are you interested in the book?”. The answer usually relates to the pursuit of knowledge. The question ensures that I read books that align with my goals, which in turn...