SELF IMPROVEMENT AND MOTIVATION

Written by Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Malaysia didn’t sideline any partners. We scaled partnerships with everyone — the United States and China, India and Japan, Brazil and South Africa, and the rest of the world — to protect jobs, lower input costs, and anchor stability. Here’s how the US–Malaysia trade shift fits that strategy, what PETRONAS’ global posture really looks like, why importing LNG on long-term contracts is a strength (not a weakness), and how Malaysia Aviation Group’s Boeing order sits inside a multi-year turnaround — strategic shopping, not surrender . 1) We work with all — because we are pro-Malaysia Under Malaysia’s chairmanship, Kuala Lumpur advanced a clear line: we are not pro-U.S. or pro-China; we’re pro-Malaysia . That’s why we pursued a reciprocal trade arrangement with the U.S. (selective tariff relief plus cooperation in technology and critical minerals) while continuing deep engagement with other partners. It widens market acc...

By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ For years, Malaysia has bled billions through cross-border fuel smuggling. Cheap, subsidised petrol — meant to help Malaysians — has long been diverted to neighbouring Thailand, where it sells for double the price. The losses are staggering, and the culprits range from small-time smugglers to organised networks operating with alarming precision. 💣 The Smuggling Game: How It Works Along Malaysia’s 595km northern border with Thailand, petrol smuggling has evolved into a profitable shadow industry. Smugglers modify vehicles with hidden tanks, use backroads and riverbanks, and collude with certain petrol station operators to transport subsidised RON95 across the border. Until recently, weak monitoring allowed even foreign-plated vehicles to buy cheap Malaysian fuel. Local residents in border areas often “rented” their MyKad or driving licence to syndicates, who would use these IDs to access subsidised quotas under fake names. With Malaysian RON95 priced...

by Amarjeet Singh @ AJ When luxury meets diplomacy, and every Malaysian becomes part of the story. When U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025 , the world’s spotlight shifted to Kuala Lumpur . But what many didn’t realise was how that visit — and the summit itself — became a showcase of Malaysia’s quiet excellence, from world-class hospitality to humble teamwork on the ground. 🏨 A Presidential Stay Like No Other Trump didn’t just check in — he checked out the entire Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur . All 365 rooms , including the Presidential Suite , were locked down under a full U.S. Secret Service operation. The same hotel once hosted Barack Obama a decade ago — but this time, it was a total takeover. Hotel rental: ≈ USD 306 000 (≈ RM 1.46 million) per day Security / operations / logistics: ≈ USD 760 000 per day Total: ≈ USD 3 million (≈ RM 14 million) before tax After 17 % SST: ≈...

by Amarjeet Singh @ AJ · Kuala Lumpur 2025 · Coaching4Champions At the 47 th ASEAN Summit (Oct 26–28, 2025), Malaysia showed the world how to lead with balance — neutral, principled, and focused on peace and prosperity. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} From Host to Steadying Force Kuala Lumpur did more than stage a summit. Under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s chairmanship, Malaysia turned a tense geopolitical moment into disciplined, human-centred diplomacy — convening rivals, lowering temperatures, and anchoring ASEAN unity. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} “Diplomacy is practical work in an imperfect world.” In KL, that meant engaging every side without being anyone’s side. Facts that Mattered 1) Timor-Leste joins ASEAN (11th member) Formal accession on 26 Oct 2025 during the Kuala Lumpur summit — a milestone for inclusivity and regional growth. :contentReference[o...

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...

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...