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A Lesson in Leadership: Why TMJ’s Press Conference Outclassed FAM’s Debacle

By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ • Coaching4Champions • Oct 25, 2025 All of Malaysia watched. The Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim (TMJ) , sat alone before the media on October 25, 2025 —no handlers to his left or right, no prepared script, no safety net. Any question was welcome. Even the sharp, provocative ones were taken head on—calmly, completely, and with conviction. This was a rare sight in our modern leadership landscape: a press conference that was not theatre, but truth. A leader who did not hide behind titles or committees; who understood that leadership is not protection for you, but protection of others. “If I don’t keep the engine running, football will fall apart.” — TMJ That is epistemic courage —the courage to think, to act, and to bear consequences for what you believe is true, even when you stand alone. In TMJ’s words and posture were the values that anchor real leadership: responsibility, moral clarity, and pub...
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From Classroom Discipline to Job Interview Attitudes — What Happened to Our Standards?

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By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ 1. A Tale of Two Mindsets A recent viral exchange between a job applicant and a recruiter sparked national debate. The applicant refused to attend a face-to-face interview , insisting that an online interview “wasn’t that tough” and that meeting in person did not guarantee a job. The employer’s calm yet cutting reply — “Keep this attitude for the rest of your job-hunting period; you’ll surely succeed in life” — exposed something deeper than employment etiquette. It wasn’t just about interviews. It was about attitude, respect, and values — the very foundations once built in our schools. 2. From Classrooms of Excellence to a Culture of Entitlement Rafizi Ramli, in his recent Deepavali message , praised his Indian-Malaysian teachers who shaped his life. That simple gesture touched many because it reminded Malaysians of a time when teaching was a calling, not just a career . There was a time when: One graduate in a kampung was a source of pride. ...
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RM42.25 Million for the Indian Community: A MADANI Commitment to Progress and Inclusion

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By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Malaysia’s Unity Government continues to walk the talk in its promise of inclusivity and equality. Following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement, a total of RM42.25 million has been approved to uplift the Indian community through initiatives focused on education, digital empowerment, infrastructure improvement, and social welfare. This announcement — reaffirmed by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and Datuk Seri R. Ramanan , Chairman of the Indian Community Initiatives Implementation Committee — marks a meaningful step under the Malaysia MADANI framework to ensure that no community is left behind. 📘 Key Allocations and Programmes Kalvi MADANI Free Tuition Programme (RM8 million): Free tuition for students in 200 Tamil National Type Schools (SJKT) to strengthen learning outcomes and close the education gap. Peranti Siswa Laptop Programme (RM7.95 million): Provision of laptops to 3,000 first-year university students from B40 hous...
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Deepavali MADANI 2025: Light of Unity, Strength of a Nation

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By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Malaysia once again glowed with the spirit of togetherness this October as thousands gathered across the country to celebrate Deepavali MADANI 2025 — a festival of light, hope, and harmony. From Chetty Padang in Klang to Lot F, KL Sentral , these open houses served as more than festive gatherings; they were powerful reminders that Malaysia’s true strength lies in its unity, diversity, and shared humanity. National-Level Deepavali Open House 2025 Held at Lot F, KL Sentral on October 18, 2025 , the national celebration was graced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim , accompanied by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and several Cabinet ministers. The event drew thousands — from families and business leaders to foreign dignitaries — all joining in celebration of light triumphing over darkness and unity over division. In his speech, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring fair opportunities for all Malaysians regardl...
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“Kita Perlu Cermin Diri” — Commentary by Dato’ Shahruddin Ali

6 decades on, why are corruption and moral decay worse despite total Malay–Muslim control of key institutions? This is a hard-hitting reflection calling for accountability, integrity, and national self-correction. Commentary Malaysia Governance & Integrity “We built mosques and universities — but we forgot to build integrity.” — Dato’ Shahruddin Ali Opening Appeal KITA ORANG MELAYU ISLAM HARUS TANYA DIRI SENDIRI: Kenapa Malaysia sekarang semakin teruk setelah semuanya dikuasai oleh Melayu Islam dalam semua sudut? Demi agama, bangsa, dan negara — 6 dekad penindasan, penyalahgunaan kuasa, dan diskriminasi mesti dihentikan untuk membina Malaysia baharu. Context: The author reflects on a time when Malaysia’s civil service and institutions were multi-racial and strongly professional, and contrasts this with the present — questioning why corruption deepened alongside increasing ex...
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🇲🇾 MOE: Bila Pemimpin Gagal, Pendidikan Jadi Mangsa — Dan Anak Kita Jadi Statistik

Oleh: Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Setiap hari, tajuk berita semakin menyakitkan — pelajar dirogol di bilik darjah, guru digari, pelajar dibuli hingga mati. Dan di tengah semua ini — Kementerian Pendidikan (MOE) terus diam, seolah-olah tidak tahu apa yang sedang berlaku. Di mana kepimpinan? Di mana tindakan segera? Di mana pelan penyelesaian? 💭 Di Mana Pemikir, Pelaksana dan Pemimpin Berwawasan? Bangunan MOE penuh dengan manusia — tetapi kosong daripada idea. Ratusan pengarah, penasihat dan pegawai duduk selesa, tetapi apabila krisis berlaku, semuanya senyap. Tiada pelan. Tiada tindakan. Tiada hala tuju. Di mana kumpulan pemikir sebenar MOE? Di mana pemegang PhD yang sepatutnya jadi tenaga intelektual — atau adakah mereka telah menjadi “Permanent Head Damage”? Di mana Pelan Kesinambungan Perniagaan (Business Continuity Plan)? Di mana Pelan Pengurusan Krisis yang sepatutnya menjadi tunjang apabila sekolah berdepan kecemasan? Kita suka bercakap tentang “pendidikan masa depan” — tet...
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🇲🇾 MOE: Leadership in Crisis — When Silence, Ego, and Inaction Destroy Our Schools

By: Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Every day, the headlines grow more painful — a student raped in a classroom, a teacher handcuffed, a child bullied to death. And through it all, the Ministry of Education (MOE) remains silent, as if oblivious to the crisis unfolding before its eyes. Where is the leadership? Where is the urgency? Where is the plan? 💭 Where Are the Thinkers, the Doers, the Visionaries? The MOE building is full of people — but empty of ideas. Hundreds of directors, advisors, and officers sit in comfort, yet when a crisis erupts, the silence is deafening. No plan. No action. No direction. Where is the real think tank? Where are the PhD holders who were meant to drive intellectual excellence — or have they become “Permanent Head Damage”? Where is the Business Continuity Plan? The Crisis Management Framework that every serious organization should have? Do we learn from experts — or just from talkers who love microphones but hate accountability? ⚠️ Leadership from the ...
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