“New blood” necessarily means going against the status quo. That status quo can be entrenched for a variety of reasons, among which are the types of bonds developed since teenage-hood, forged in boarding schools across the nation.
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“New blood” necessarily means going against the status quo. That status quo can be entrenched for a variety of reasons, among which are the types of bonds developed since teenage-hood, forged in boarding schools across the nation.
How many “Chosen Ones” have we missed simply because we do not provide them with the opportunities to maximise their potential?
Understanding the psychology of Malaysians is important because no institution, technology, “best practice” or even culture can ever be effective if it does not “fit” the social norms, and therefore psychology, of its people.
A CRISIS OF SUCH MAGNITUDE IS BOUND TO HAVE SOME DEEP-LASTING CONSEQUENCES TO SOCIETAL BEHAVIOUR. THIS IMPACTS OUR CULTURES AND NORMS, WHICH THEN IMPACTS THE WAY OUR COLLECTIVE BRAIN FUNCTIONS.
Culture clearly matters and, unfortunately, culture is something that is super difficult to change overnight, especially a culture of tradition.
If the people of a nation aren’t known for their competitiveness, how competitive can that nation really be?
The World Cup is really a great lens in which to view the world. There is so much of Economics, Politics, and Sociology that is reflected in this tournament.
“Does Culture Affect Economic Outcomes?” To be a bit more specific, given that we are now in the holy month of Ramadan, I would like to narrow this discussion down to the role of religion in economic growth.
what does it mean to be a Malaysian today? With that, we can then tackle the TN50 question – what would it mean to be a Malaysian in 2050?
I do not – or at least I try my best not to – choose topics because of strong emotional reactions. This column is different.
While we have undoubtedly made great strides in our national development, what has been the impact of our ‘Malaysian’ culture on national development?
Do we do certain things because we are a product of our environment, regardless of whether that thing we do leads us to optimal or suboptimal outcomes?