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The Sunway Way & the Future of Malaysian Townships — An Open Economic Brief Op-Ed • Township Economics The Sunway Way & the Future of Malaysian Townships — An Open Economic Brief 🏙️ Township Economics 🚊 15-Minute Living 🌿 ESG & Resilience From Subang Jaya and Puchong to Sendayan and Semenyih, Malaysia’s townships solved yesterday’s problems—scale, roads, basic amenities. Today’s game is different: 15-minute convenience, climate resilience, mobility beyond cars, mixed income ladders, and life-cycle place management. This article synthesizes the “Sunway Way,” benchmarks peers, and maps where the next decade is headed. The “Sunway Way”: running an ecosystem, not just selling parcels Retail gravity: Sunway Pyramid and supporting retail keep daily spend inside the township while supplying footfall from residents, students, patients, and tourists. Education...

Why Giving Lightens Our Souls 🌿 Why Giving Lightens Our Souls: A Story of Love, Family, and Purpose In life, there are moments when our hearts feel full — not because of what we receive , but because of what we give . Helping others has a strange way of lighting our own path. It fills our homes with warmth and our souls with calm. It is in giving that we truly receive — peace, meaning, and joy. 💛 When the World Stood Still — and Hearts Moved During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world froze. Streets were empty, but hearts were open. Without thinking twice, many of us rushed out — masks on, hearts pounding — to deliver food, rice, milk, and hope. We didn’t do it for fame or recognition. We did it because we felt the pain of others. Because hunger and fear are universal languages. Because compassion is contagious — and it starts with one act of kindness. “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” — Muhammad Ali 🎄 The Spirit of Giving Nev...

KESUM — When Governance Becomes Compassion | Bila Tadbir Menjadi Kasih English KESUM — When Governance Becomes Compassion By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ • A message to leaders: less politics, more people. “ Kesum won’t last; it’ll fold soon! ” That’s the easy take when YB Rafizi Ramli launched Kesum , a social-enterprise eatery with RM5 meals. But look closer: this isn’t about profit; it’s about purpose . It’s not a restaurant—it’s a promise that dignity should be affordable. “When leaders stop chasing applause and start feeding the hungry, that’s when governance turns into grace.” Why Kesum Matters Traditional F&B pricing splits into a third ingredients, a third overheads, and a third profit. Kesum removes profit and replaces it with purpose . RM5 isn’t a loophole—it’s a lifeline. This is governance that feeds first and talks later . From Welfare to Empowerment Kesum isn’t charity. It’s d...

The Secret to a Lasting Marriage — Built on the Basics of Being Human | Versi BM Disertakan 💞 The Secret to a Lasting Marriage — Built on the Basics of Being Human By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ This post includes both English and Bahasa Malaysia versions. Jump to: English Version Versi Bahasa Malaysia English We chase success, status, and comfort — but the greatest treasure in life isn’t a title or a number in a bank account. It’s the peace you feel when you come home to someone who understands your silence. Marriage isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being present . It’s about showing up, even when words are few, and staying when life feels heavy. 8) Shared Adventures — The Glue That Lasts Forever Short holidays, walks in the park, hiking, foodie trips, riding a motorcycle as a couple, hobbies together — these a...

When Women Rise: India’s Daughters of Courage and Change Equality Role Models Sport & Society 🏆 When Women Rise: India’s Daughters of Courage and Change 🇮🇳 In November 2025, India’s women’s cricket team lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup , beating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai. It felt like a nation exhaling—relief, pride, a rush of belief. For many girls (and their families), it wasn’t just a trophy; it was a turning point. And while cricket grabbed the spotlight, India’s women’s hockey players—gritty, relentless, often from small towns—have been building a movement of their own. This article celebrates both, looks squarely at the social realities women face, and offers practical questions and actions girls and families can use to change lives. 1) Beyond a Trophy: What the Cricket Win Really Means The win mattered because it cracked a ceiling in India’s most watched sport. It declared that...

A New Chapter for Malaysia’s Corporate Landscape: The Vision, Humility, and Transformation Behind a Possible Sunway–IJM Merger | By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Corporate Thought Leadership A New Chapter for Malaysia’s Corporate Landscape: The Vision, Humility, and Transformation Behind a Possible Sunway–IJM Merger By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ · 9 November 2025 · Reading time ~12–14 mins If the potential merger between Sunway Berhad and IJM Corporation Berhad proceeds, it will not merely combine balance sheets—it could fuse legacies, philosophies, and capabilities into a region-shaping force. This essay explores the strategic logic, investor implications, national-interest dynamics, and—crucially—the values and humility that have long defined Tan Sri Sir Jeffrey Cheah’s leadership. In this article A Defining Moment for M...

🌍 Has Miss Universe Lost Its Glamour — and Its True Direction? When a stage meant to empower women becomes one where they are belittled and silenced, it’s time to ask: has Miss Universe lost its purpose? ⚡ A Glittering Stage, a Cracked Reflection The Miss Universe competition has long stood as a global beacon of grace, diversity, and empowerment. It has transcended borders, celebrated womanhood, and inspired millions. But the recent events in Bangkok, Thailand , during the 74th Miss Universe 2025 pageant, revealed cracks behind the glamour. What began as a celebration turned into controversy when Miss Universe Mexico 2025, Fatima Bosch , publicly condemned the behavior of Nawat Itsaragrisil , the CEO of Miss Grand International and chairman of the Miss Universe Thailand Host Committee. Nawat allegedly called her “dumb” and threatened contestants who disagreed with him — a shocking act that contradicts everything Miss Universe claims to stand for. 💥 Power, Ego, and t...

When Men Go Silent: Understanding the Psychology of Peace, Pressure, and Partnership When Men Go Silent: Understanding the Psychology of Peace, Pressure, and Partnership By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ | Coaching4Champions Blog 1. The Misunderstood Silence There’s a kind of silence that speaks louder than words — the quietness that fills a room when a man comes home after a long day. He doesn’t slam the door, nor does he rush to talk. He exhales deeply, loosens his tie, and just sits — not out of anger, but out of need. The need for peace. In my years of observing relationships, from friends, couples, and colleagues, I’ve noticed one constant truth: men don’t ask for much when they walk through the door — but peace is everything. It’s not that they don’t want to communicate; it’s that they need to breathe first before they speak. Yet silence often becomes the most misunderstood language in modern relationships. Many interpret it as disinterest, distance, or even disrespect....