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Tunku Zain Al-Abidin

Recent and archived articles by Tunku Zain Al-Abidin

A legacy of quiet leadership

Remembering Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's contributions to Malaysia and Asean.

A Raya of much needed inclusivity

Amid recent incidents of friction, Malaysians come together with stories of interfaith cooperation, representing how we respond in times of adversity.

Music inspiring positive change

MUSIC has always been a big part of my life, but I never thought I would become an executive producer and performer to two officially released songs.

Trust erodes amid discontent

THERE was only a 0.1% chance of the new moon – prompting the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan – being visible on the evening of Friday, Feb 28, but as I was already in Port Dickson, I took the opportunity to once again join officials from Majlis Agama Islam Negri Sembilan (Mains), the Department for Surveys and Mapping (Jupem) and others at the Negri Sembilan Observatory – still one of the most powerful in South-East Asia.

A call for courageous leadership

ACHIEVING quality leadership across organisations of all types is a perennial topic, especially when changes abound due to advancements in technology and differing mindsets across generations.

Wide impact of trade and aid policies

In an uncertain world, it is time for us to innovate solutions among ourselves to address the problems related to Trump’s foreign policies.

Twin ceremonies for renewal

Optimism is high that the new occupant of the White House will enable not just economic opportunities for Malaysia, but also better humanitarian outcomes.

Reflections among antiquity

IT is, I suppose, a sign of diverse friends at different stages of life when one receives a mix of end of year greetings.

Nature hath provided. . . but for whom?

Sharing of state resources is a real opportunity to drive competition and efficiency without sacrificing national unity.

Ranking institutions and the govt

VARIOUS university league tables in recent months have made for interesting reading.

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