Making the grade: The joy and transformative power of music via deliberate daily practice, commitment to regular piano lessons and perseverance in the face of inevitable challenges along the way to improve one’s musical skills  – piano teacher Lee Jae Phang. Photo:  A studio recital of Lee Jae’s piano students on Sept 7, 2024. Twenty … Continue reading "Making your mark"

Riding the waves of technology growth:  Dr Lim Huat Seng’s first encounter with a computer was at the University of  Queensland in Australia in the 1960s.  And he went on to head the largest computer center  among universities in South East Asia a decade later.  The Colombo Plan scholar  not  only helped  revolutionize the technology … Continue reading "Pioneering change"

  Simply remarkable :  Twenty-nine  piano students with their piano teacher Lee Jae Phang put on a concert on Sept 7, 2024 – reflecting the diversity of musical styles written for piano and the unique musical tastes and current abilities of each student. Nathaniel Lim Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Traditional);  Lee Jie Jun Minuet in … Continue reading "Showcase of talent and commitment"

Teh Wee Chye : Technical skills open the door . Your character and leadership propels you to the top. By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com Aug 29, 2024 You can stay relevant and innovative in  this rapidly evolving world via life long learning “And it is your leadership and character that defines your success,”  says Teh … Continue reading "Charting a career path"

Datuk Lee Yeow Chor:  Engaged, involved and committed.  Always ready to execute well. Continuously learning and improving with the ability to adapt quickly  in today’s rapidly evolving world. By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com Aug 26, 2024 The Dutch like sailing and biking. And Datuk Lee Yeow Chor made it a point to join his business … Continue reading "Grounded on good values"

  Tan Sri Ong Leong Huat : From a  teenage rubber tapper and labourer to the man who built OSK Investment Bank, one of the largest investment banks in South East Asia with presence in Asean countries and Hong Kong and a conglomerate with business interests in financial services, property and investment, construction, hospitality and … Continue reading "The power to transform"