SELF IMPROVEMENT AND MOTIVATION

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ  |  16 October 2025 ⚖️ A Nation That Punishes Discipline, Not Crime When teachers are handcuffed for doing their duty — while predators, bullies, and rapists walk free — something is deeply wrong in our nation. Two teachers from Penang now face the humiliation of standing in court, hands cuffed, for disciplining students. Let that sink in: teachers, not criminals , paraded as if they were robbers or thugs. In the same month, we witnessed a student bullied, another raped, and another murdered . Even after the brutal bullying and death of Siti Zara in Sabah , our hearts stayed still. Statements were made, committees formed — and then silence. No real reform. No accountability. When the death of a child no longer shakes a nation, it means the system has lost its soul. 💔 When Even Death No Longer Shakes Us Have we become so numb that tragedy no longer moves us? Have we accepted cruelty in classrooms as part of school life? Headlines appear for...

By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ • Coaching4Champions This is not a football controversy — it is a national embarrassment. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has reached a point where incompetence is no longer a mistake; it’s a culture. When the body entrusted to manage the country’s most beloved sport fails in basic administration, it tells us everything we need to know about the leadership within. A Press Conference That Exposed Everything In over 30 years of managing crises and media events, few have been as poorly executed as this one. The press conference was supposed to clarify — instead, it confused. There was no structure, no accountability, and no preparation. The wrong individuals faced the press, while the real culprits remained hidden. It was painful to watch — unclear answers, defensive tones, and total lack of crisis management. How can a national organisation handling FIFA-level documentation fail to plan a simple communication event? If this is ...

By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Coaching4Champions.blogspot.com We Built This Rot — Brick by Brick Look around — our government agencies, schools, football, roads, even our moral compass. Everything screams of decay , yet we walk past it like it’s normal. We no longer have visionaries — only favourites . We no longer have builders — only talkers . We no longer have leaders — only actors . Every department, every chair, every committee — filled not by the best, but by friends, cousins, bootlickers, and supporters . Merit died long ago, buried under ego, race, and self-interest . The Disease of Low Standards We love to shout “Malaysia Boleh!” but deep down, we all know — Malaysia boleh as long as it benefits me . We promote mediocrity , reward laziness , and punish truth-tellers . We celebrate noise over results, loyalty over honesty, popularity over principle. Our new national slogan: “ U.S.A...

By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Imagine this. You have a daughter. Fourteen or fifteen. She trusts someone she shouldn’t. She’s groomed, manipulated, trapped — not by force, but by the silence of those who should have protected her. And now the law dares to say — she’s “mature enough” to consent? Today they say 15. Tomorrow, will they argue 10 is old enough too? Is this the direction of our morality? Is this the conscience of our leaders? 💔 The New Reality — Malaysia’s Children Are No Longer Safe In Melaka , a 15-year-old girl was raped — in her own classroom. In broad daylight. While others watched and recorded. In Baling, Kedah , a child was violated again — and we heard the same word: “consensual.” In Kelantan , more cases — the same story. Adults claiming love. The law debating consent. Society looking away. And while this unfolds, where is the voice of the Minister of Education? Where are the reforms? Where are the action plans? Where are the programs to ...

By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ 🎓 A Ministry Lost in Direction Let’s ask the honest question that every parent, teacher, and student is thinking — is the current Minister of Education the right leader to guide Malaysia forward? From what we’ve seen, the answer sadly points to a clear and painful “no.” There are no fast actions. No empathy or connection with students. No real reforms or visible policies that show transformation. No leadership presence on the ground — to see, to listen, and to feel what’s truly happening in our schools. Instead, the Ministry has become a fortress of comfort — cut off from reality. While teachers struggle, students suffer, and parents worry, those at the top seem busy polishing statements instead of fixing systems. 🕯️ Are We Entering a Dark Age in Education? When a ministry cannot protect children, cannot motivate teachers, and cannot act decisively in times of crisis — it is failing its purpose. We are seeing headlines of rape in cla...

Oleh Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Ringkas: Hujah “tinggalkan USD, ikut negara Islam, tolak IMF/Bank Dunia” kedengaran sedap. Tetapi tanpa pelan, metrik dan kebolehjalanan ekonomi, ia tinggal retorik politik — bukan dasar negara. Dalam ucapan Belanjawan, Ahli Parlimen Marang menyatakan ekonomi Malaysia terlalu bergantung pada IMF dan Bank Dunia , dan kita wajar bersandar pada “negara-negara Islam yang kaya”. Apabila disaran untuk “tidak lagi menggunakan USD”, beliau bersetuju. Tepukan pun bergema. Namun ekonomi tidak diurus dengan tepukan — ia diukur dengan data, kepercayaan pasaran, dan keyakinan pelabur. Soalan Yang Tak Dijawab Sewaktu jadi Duta Khas bertaraf Menteri ke Timur Tengah — di mana hasil pelaburan besar-besaran dari negara Islam yang sering dirujuk itu? Ketika PAS berada dalam kerajaan (PN) — mengapa sistem tidak ditukar? Mengapa masih guna USD, SWIFT, dan rangka kerja sedia a...