Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) and its Microcredential Initiative
Let’s talk about the plan of Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) to charge RM300 per participant per course for the new microcredential initiative that has the industry riled up. ...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HIRING SUSTAINABILITY & ESG CONSULTANTS
Concepts of Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) have come full circle in Malaysia. It is now the hottest buzz word in the corporate world and Government sphere in...
Why Malaysia and Other Developing Countries Need to Increase Investments in GLCs and Not Divest
When we read up about government-linked corporations (GLCs) in Malaysia or state-owned enterprises (SoEs) as known in other countries, it doesn’t take long for one to notice that the opinions...
Should the Wealthy be Given Scholarships? An Insight into Getting ROI for Scholarships
In conjunction with the Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship (BTAR) application opening for this year, I recently felt called upon to reflect on my own experience as a former BTAR scholarship...
Increasing the retirement age: a stop gap measure at best
For a few months now, I have had several conversations with my peers, partners and clients about the aging megatrend that has affected (and will continue to affect) Malaysia over...
Don’t pay for useless strategic plans. Save your money.
Over the years, I have had the privilege to assist many organisations and governments with their strategic planning and implementation. While all had prepared great shiny nice documents to detail...