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UEC Recognition: The Truth, The Fear, and The Future We Keep Postponing

UEC Recognition: The Truth, The Fear, and The Future We Keep Postponing Written by Amarjeet Singh @ AJ When discussions about the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) arise, emotions often run high. But behind the noise, one truth stands unshaken: Education is not a threat. Fear is. And nothing illustrates this better than what happened in Selangor. When Azmin Ali Recognised the UEC — And PAS Agreed In 2015, Datuk Seri Azmin Ali, then the Menteri Besar of Selangor, did something few politicians today dare to do: He recognised the UEC — openly, confidently, and without hesitation. He did it not alone, but with three PAS Exco members in the state government at that time: Ahmad Yunus Hairi Iskandar Abdul Samad Zaidy Abdul Talib Bersama-sama, mereka bersetuju bahawa kerajaan negeri Selangor pada 21 Oktober 2015 akan mengiktiraf kelayakan UEC untuk tujuan sambung pelajaran di: Universiti Selangor (UNISEL...
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>Malaysia What Are We Really Afraid of — Education, or Our Own Shadows?

Malaysia What Are We Really Afraid of — Education, or Our Own Shadows? Written by Amarjeet Singh @ AJ One morning, a mother stood outside a school gate. In her hand, her daughter’s lunch box. In her mind, a thousand questions — not about grades or exams, but about the world her child will inherit. Inside that school, children laughed, learned, read, and spoke in multiple languages. English. Mandarin. Bahasa. Tamil. Outside, in the adult world, people argued — loudly and endlessly — not about how to make education better, but about what kind of school her daughter should be allowed to attend. And the mother wondered: “Why is it easier to fight over labels than to build a future for our children?” “Why are politicians drawing lines where children see none?” This Is Not a Story About Race — It Is a Story About Development Malaysia is not failing because one race is weaker, or another is stronger. Malaysia is struggling because ...
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Karamjit Singh – The Flying Sikh Malaysia Forgot

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Karamjit Singh – The Flying Sikh Malaysia Forgot Karamjit Singh – The Flying Sikh Malaysia Forgot The only World Champion Malaysia ever produced in motorsports… yet we let him drive Grab to survive. By: Amarjeet Singh @ AJ There are some Malaysian names that should live forever. Names that should be written in gold, taught in schools, and carved into our national memory — not because they were lucky, but because they fought the entire world and won. One of those names is Karamjit Singh . A boy who watched Ari Vatanen rally on a grainy cassette tape and told himself silently: “One day, I want to be like that.” No sponsors. No fancy cars. No government programs. Just a dream, a father’s old Peugeot, and a hunger that burned like fire. A Malaysian who literally outran the world While most of us watched racing only on TV, Karamjit was out there beating Subaru, Mitsubishi, Toyota and the world’s biggest rally teams. A...
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Are We Living a Fake Life? A Brutal Reality Check for Malaysia’s Youth

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Are We Living a Fake Life? A Brutal Reality Check for Malaysia’s Youth Are We Living a Fake Life? A Brutal Reality Check for Malaysia’s Youth By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Picture this. A 27-year-old executive in Kuala Lumpur earning RM3,500 a month. On paper, it’s a decent starting income. But here’s the reality of the life he’s trying to live: RM9,000 flagship phone on instalment RM1,000+ monthly car instalment to “look standard” Café hopping every weekend — because “self-care” Branded shoes, branded watch, branded perfume Restaurant dinners, “short trip” holidays, online shopping On Instagram? He looks successful. In his bank account? Zero savings, zero buffer, only instalments. Hard Question #1: Are we actually living life — or just performing for other people’s screens? The “I Deserve It” Trap We love telling ourselves: “...
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Are We Ready for the Future Workforce – or Are We Failing at the Basics?

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Are We Ready for the Future Workforce – or Are We Failing at the Basics? Are We Ready for the Future Workforce – or Are We Failing at the Basics? By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ We talk a lot today about marketing, localisation, culture, community engagement, talent development, compensation, work-life balance , and even the glamorous terms like remote work, flexible hours, digital careers, and international exposure . Every employer hears these words almost every day: “We want higher pay.” “We want work-from-home.” “We want faster promotions.” “We want better benefits.” Nothing wrong with asking. But the real question is: Are we delivering the required quality? The Missing Link Malaysia wants to be regional leaders in digital economy, AI, IR4.0, green economy, and tech innovation. But inside companies, we struggle with things that should have been solved decades ago: ...
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Malaysia Needs a Competent Cabinet — Not Just a Comfortable One

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Malaysia Needs a Competent Cabinet — Not Just a Comfortable One Malaysia Needs a Competent Cabinet — Not Just a Comfortable One Time to Rebuild, Reset, and Replace Before It’s Too Late Two years before the next general election, Malaysia stands at a crossroads. Economically, we are not collapsing — in fact, headline numbers look strong . Politically and institutionally, however, public trust is fragile. Corruption cases, selective prosecutions, internal politics and weak governance keep pulling us backwards. The real question today is simple: Are we truly governing, or merely surviving? Because survival is not reform. Survival is not leadership. Survival is not accountability. Malaysians did not vote for a cosmetically upgraded version of the old system. We voted for real change, real clean-up, and real courage. 1. The Economy Shows Potential — Governance Is the Bottleneck On paper, Malaysia is...
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What Smart Car Buyers Actually Look For — A Reality Brands Often Forget

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What Smart Car Buyers Actually Look For — A Reality Brands Often Forget What Smart Car Buyers Actually Look For — A Reality Brands Often Forget By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ At the end of the day, Malaysians are not foolish. A new model may attract attention, but smart buyers judge a car by fundamentals that cannot be hidden behind marketing videos or launch gimmicks. 1. Brand Reputation Matters — More Than Any Brochure People observe: Which brands dominate the road Which models survive 10–15 years Which service centres are always busy How many complaints show up online How owners talk about their cars after 3 years A brand that is everywhere on the road gives one message: Trust has been earned. A brand that disappears after warranty gives another: It failed the test of reality. 2. Reliability Is King — Malaysians Drive in Real Conditions Malaysia is hot, humid, rainy, full of potholes, and filled with stop-and-go traffic. ...
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