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Ismail Sabri (left) with Balakrishnan - A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): Issues related to the 1962 Johor River Water Agreement were among the matters discussed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan during their meeting on Wednesday (May 18). In his latest posting on Facebook, Ismail Sabri said he received a courtesy call from Dr Vivian at his office in Putrajaya on Wednesday. “Many issues were discussed including the 10th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders Retreat, bilateral ties, investment, tourism, cross-border issues and the Johor River Water Agreement 1962. “We also discussed the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail project, the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project, as well as Malaysia-Singapore maritime and airspace issues,” he said. He also expressed hope that the existing bilateral ties between the two countries would remain strong for mutual benefit. … [Read more...] about Johor River Water Agreement among matters discussed by PM with Singapore foreign minister

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on May 9, 2022 - May 15, 2022. - A + A BECAUSE military spending has always been shrouded in secrecy, companies involved in the industry are used as conduits to channel kickbacks that go undetected. It is no different with Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) and its subsidiary Boustead Holdings Bhd (BHB), two companies that are major beneficiaries of Malaysia’s defence spending. The defence business is carried out via Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Bhd (BHIC), in which BHB has a 65% stake. LTAT directly owns 8.16% of BHIC. In the last 15 years, more often than not, the Boustead Group and LTAT were in the limelight for facilitating deals seen largely as not “commercially driven”. From procurement of submarines to land and traffic surveillance systems, LTAT and BHB have been used as vehicles to buy assets at inflated prices. Mainly, the assets are linked to connected individuals. One … [Read more...] about Cover Story: A litany of controversial deals

So, you have a job interview at a company you really like. It’s your dream job. Your interviews are scheduled, and you ready to start to preparing. But how? advertisement advertisement Most candidates research the company, the interviewer, and the job, then jot down notes on what they’ll say and write out questions to ask. But how many job seekers actually write out a script for themselves? Not many! They may fear sounding wooden or robotic in the interview. Or they suspect they’ll panic if they forget their lines. Don’t believe it. Without a script, you’re rudderless. You’ll deliver whatever comes into your head at the moment. And you won’t necessarily get across a clear, consistent message about your readiness for the job. As a former speechwriter, I can tell you, good scripts don’t come “in the moment.” There’s a slight chance you’ll get it right. But more likely you’ll deliver mixed messages that don’t add up to a clear and compelling picture … [Read more...] about How to write a script for a job interview that feels authentic

It wasn’t so long ago that creators were dismissed as frivolous curiosities. YouTubers and TikTokers were seen as kids with too much time on their hands and Instagram influencers as wannabe celebrities with a narcissism streak. advertisement advertisement Today, we know better. Content creation is serious business. The industry was worth $13.8 billion in 2021 with brands, marketers, and social media platforms reliant on creators to reach critical audiences. Meanwhile, creators themselves have proven they are legitimate entrepreneurs who boast some serious hard skills: photography and video editing, SEO, small business financial management, and contract negotiation. And with some, like Miss Excel Kat Norton earning six figures in a single day by hawking Excel tips on TikTok, it’s no wonder a majority of Gen Z and Millennials say they’d consider getting paid for the content they post online . But creators have also brought back into focus some of … [Read more...] about 3 ‘creator’ soft skills that can get you hired

Image: Instagram/@kuhledesma OPM singer Kuh Ledesma encouraged Filipinos to pray for the country’s leaders as she assured that God is “in control” amid the results of the May 9 elections. Ledesma, who was among the celebrities who campaigned for Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, admitted she was saddened by the results of the polls, as seen on her Instagram page yesterday, May 18. Both Robredo and Pangilinan fell behind in the Commission on Elections’ partial and unofficial count of votes. Presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has garnered the majority votes at 31.09 million as of Monday, May 16. “Alam ko there’s a lot of people who are sad. Ako rin nalungkot, sobra. Ilang days ko ‘yan ipinagdasal,” Ledesma said. (I know there’s a lot of people who are sad. I was also very sad. I prayed for it for days.) Despite this, Ledesma believes one should not remain sad for long. “Ayaw kong manatiling malungkot dahil I am grateful to … [Read more...] about Kuh Ledesma assures public post-elections: ‘God is in control’

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri. MANILA, Philippines — Amid petitions to suspend the canvassing of votes for the president and vice president, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has weighed in, to uphold the constitutional duty of Congress to proceed with the canvassing. “Congress is constitutionally bound to canvass the results for the President and Vice President. Nothing can prevent us from performing this duty to ensure the peaceful transfer of power. That is our democracy at work, and that is our sworn duty to the Filipino people,” Zubiri said. “We only need a few days to complete this task, and we commit that before June 30, we shall have our new president and vice president—the ones elected by the sovereign will of 31 million Filipino people.” “The suspension of canvassing of votes for the president and vice president would only promote instability, leaving us without leaders at a crucial time and trigger a constitutional crisis. We are still laboring under the … [Read more...] about Sen. Zubiri: Congress’ canvassing of votes is constitutional and must proceed

JP Nadda (File image) The Congress is neither national nor Indian and not democratic either and has become a "bhai-bahan" party, BJP president J P Nadda said on Thursday in a sharp attack on dynastic parties. Addressing a seminar on "Threat of Dynastic Parties to Democratic Governance", Nadda said dynastic parties, where a person’s interest reigns supreme, lack ideology and are a threat to democracy. While the Constitution bars any discrimination on the basis of birth, leadership in these parties is decided on the basis of birth and others are ignored, he said, bringing in dynasty-run regional parties in almost every state as well as the Congress in his attack. The BJP president blamed the Congress for the growth of regional parties, accusing the main opposition party of not giving space to regional aspirations during its dominance over national politics. The BJP, he said, believes in "unity among diversity" and gives space to regional aspirations while keeping the … [Read more...] about Congress neither national nor Indian, it’s now party of ‘bhai-bahan’: BJP President J P Nadda

The lifespan of companies is shrinking – to 18 years now from 90 years in 1935, says Shiv Shivakumar, group executive president, corporate strategy, at the Aditya Birla Group. In an interview with Moneycontrol , he said in the future, some legacy companies and those that have been around for 10-15 years will likely be bought over or close down. Shivakumar, who recently wrote a book on career and management titled The Art of Management, said employee loyalty no longer exists and the contract between a company and an employee is now very short. The only thing that’s permanent is learning and the ability to look ahead. Managers must communicate at all times, advises Shivakumar, who was formerly chairperson of PepsiCo Holdings in India and CEO of emerging markets at Nokia. The young workforce will not respect age – they will respect relevance and impact, he said in the emailed interview. Edited excerpts: You’ve said in your new book that careers have changed … [Read more...] about MC Interview | Employee loyalty doesn’t exist, the contract between a company and employee is now very short: Shiv Shivakumar

HYO, also known as Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation [SM ENTERTAINMENT] HYO, also known as Hyoyeon of Girls’ Generation, dropped her first EP “Deep” on Monday. The girl group member-turned-DJ’s album instantly took the No. 1 spot on iTunes Top Albums charts in Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Chile, Peru and Egypt. “It’s my first EP as a solo artist, so I’m really excited,” HYO said in a statement that she issued upon the EP's release. “The EP’s concept is what I paid the most attention to. I think I pondered a lot about how I can leave a strong impression on the public as HYO the artist.” Her new title track “Deep” compares the beginning of a romance to a predator and prey analyzing each other, then falling inescapably into each other. The EP features six other tracks, five of which she had previously released after launching her DJ career in 2018. A concept image for HYO's new title track "Deep" [SM ENTERTAINMENT] A concept … [Read more...] about [CELEB] HYO hopes to go deep with her latest EP

The Islamic State (ISIS) called on its supporters Sunday to resume carrying out terrorist attacks in Europe by seizing on the “opportunity” created due to the war in Ukraine, according to reports. The message comes more than two months after President Joe Biden announced former ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hachimi al-Quorachi was killed in an American special forces operation in northwestern Syria. (RELATED: Twin Explosions Kill Civilians In Ugandan Capital, Police Blame Islamic State Affiliate) US President Joe Biden speaks about the counterterrorism operation in Syria from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 3, 2022. – (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) “We are announcing, relying on God, a blessed campaign to take revenge,” ISIS spokesman Abu Omar al-Mouhajir said in regard to al-Quorachi’s death, according to Le Figaro . Al-Mouhajir told supporters to seize the “opportunity” of the “crusader fight,” reportedly in reference … [Read more...] about ISIS Issues Chilling Call For More Terror Attacks Against The West