As someone who had experienced poverty as a child, I know what it is like to grow up poor. I grew up in Engkilo Village, next to the Rejang River in Sibu. We got by with just enough. My father was a wharf labourer and my mother was a rubber tapper. It is important to… Read more >>
Recently, a business news portal, Business Insider Malaysia, ran a story about Rev Asia striking a deal to resell advertising space across all of HCK Media’s online publications. Rev Asia, formerly known as Catcha Malaysia, is one of the region’s top media group and is able to reach tens of millions of online users a… Read more >>
The Centre For A Better Tomorrow (CENBET) is a new non-governmental organisation that is starting to gain more attention. It has been vocal on various issues related to moderation and good governance. These are two areas which are key in ensuring we become a fully developed nation by 2020. It is helmed by Co-Presidents, Lim… Read more >>
By this month, buyers will be able to get physical possession of their units at Jazz Residences @ Ara Damansara. The façade work as well as the installation of windows and glass doors for all 174 units has been completed. I visited the site recently and I am glad to note that the contractor has… Read more >>
The Edge Financial Daily ran a story last week about the possibility of Golsta Synergy Bhd entering the property market in the future. I recently took control of the company through a mandatory general offer. As I told the business daily, this all depends on shareholders’ and regulatory approval. On my private side, my HCK… Read more >>
Today, SEGi University Group held its annual general meeting (AGM). Looking at the financial statements and reports made me reflect on how an institution with humble beginnings has become a leading tertiary education group boasting a student population of 28,000 and a market capitalisation of over RM1 billion. I think key to SEGi becoming… Read more >>
Recently, SEGi University Group received Gold at the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Award 2014. Last year, SEGi also received the same award. To me, that is a clear recognition of the Group’s commitment to the provision of quality tertiary education. SEGi University’s Vice-Chancellor, Emeritus Prof Dr Muhamad bin Awang received the award from Minister… Read more >>
On the evening of Sunday, May 25, 2014 the entire nation was affected by the final of the most important sporting event in badminton, the Thomas Cup. Malaysia along with fellow finalist, Japan were the dark horses that no one expected would have booked themselves a seat each in the final. Well, at the end… Read more >>
Having spent a lot of efforts, time, human brain power and of course a fair sum of money to create, build and market our brand, it is time to take stock on how to safeguard the brand. SEGi’s branding exercise has been an on-going activity. So far the results have been within our expectations. However… Read more >>
Bloomberg TV posed this question recently to its audience, “Does an entrepreneur need a college degree?” Viewers in the USA were asked to share their views on this topic via Twitter only. The answers received via Twitter from its viewers were analysed and there were essentially three “typical” answers: History tells us “No” so long… Read more >>
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