written by Nabeel Tirmazi When my son started his A-Levels this year, I persuaded him to chose Law with Economics and Business, a bold choice for someone who’d never read a legal text before. He had no idea what statute, precedent, or mens rea even meant. Like most beginners, he Read more
Honored to receive Triple Crown Award from Toastmasters International for the 5th consecutive year in a row. For me, it’s less about the number and more about what it reflects…the compound effect of showing up, being consistent, and slowly sharpening the craft of storytelling and communication. Each speech, each evaluation, Read more
One thing I directly inherited from my late father is the love for photography. As a child, whenever I opened his camera kit, I used to be awe. Those elegant Pentax camera bodies, Yashica lenses, Minolta gear … they felt like treasures from another world (although at that time he Read more
According to a UNESCO–ICFJ global survey, nearly 73% of women journalists have faced online violence during their careers, and one in five have been physically attacked as a result of that abuse. In Asia-Pacific, these threats are magnified for those working in disaster zones, conflict areas, and politically sensitive environments, Read more
A century of life, and what a life it’s been! Tun Mahathir isn’t just Malaysia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, he’s a symbol of resilience, intellect, and vision on the global stage. Loved by many for his sharp wit and fearless ideas, he’s been a guiding figure not only for Malaysians but Read more
Public speaking isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each speaker brings their own flavor, bias, strengths, and even blind spots, into different kinds of presentations. A motivational speaker might fall flat in a tech demo, while a data-driven analyst might feel awkward in a wedding toast. But here’s where it gets interesting: once you Read more
If you’ve ever watched someone speak and thought, “Wow, I wish I could do that,” chances are they were using a speaker style that just clicked with the moment, and the audience. After spending years in Toastmasers fraternity training speakers, hosting live events, and nerding out over TED Talks and Read more
Throwback to five years ago, thanks Facebook for the reminder… I had the privilege of leading a Google Crowdsource awareness workshop series, along with Saidul Karim and Desty Hotifatruwosai, guiding an incredible Southeast Asian community. Back then, we were volunteering to raise awareness that how important it is to have Read more
The countdown has begun for the 20th Asia Media Summit (AMS 2025)! This year is especially significant as AIBD celebrates two decades of excellence in shaping the future of media. These moments capture a key milestone—the signing ceremony in Phnom Penh with H.E. Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information, Cambodia, and Read more
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