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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
1,771 days ago, when I joined Toastmasters International, I never imagined introducing myself this way. Today, as I hold this DTM plaque, I’m reminded of the journey it represents: a journey of perseverance, commitment, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge.…
Achieving my Fourth Consecutive Triple Crown award as Toastmaster and seeing YMCA KL Toastmasters club (my home club) earn its Fourth Presidential Distinguished Club award is a moment of great pride—especially in the 100th year of Toastmasters International. This journey…
Traditional media has always played a vital role in informing, educating, and inspiring audiences. But with the rise of new media and ever-changing algorithms, media professionals need to upskill themselves to stay relevant. I’m excited to share that AIBD recently…
