“Enlightened Entrepreneur” – that’s a term I picked up on Day 1 of the on-going 18th National Acheivers Congress. Yup, the same one where Tony Blair was scheduled to share with participants his wealth-generating strategies. Well, he was a no-show, at least not yesterday. Not sure if he had cold feet at the last minute. Certain […]
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This is a video made by an artist friend whom I worked for very briefly back in the 1970s. These are scenes Malaysians won’t get to see in the local mainstream media. Is there a need for the strong presence of the police and Federal Reserve Unit (FRU?
I recently stumbled upon a couple of websites devoted to making wishes come true for the elderly. Wish of a Lifetime grants wishes to underprivileged, low-income older people. So does Twilight Wish Foundation (TWF). I love what TWF is doing. Since its inception in 2004 TWF has granted 1,241 wishes to seniors in America who are over
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Imagine this: You just had a stroke and are in no position to manage your assets or decide on your personal welfare. Who could do that on your behalf? That would be your spouse, or your adult children. What happens if both parties do not see eye to eye on certain issues? That’s where the
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We just had Astro b.yond installed last month so the family could enjoy all the excitement of the 2010 World Cup in high definition (HD). That was before we knew Sony would be launching its 3D TV worldwide in June and offering 25 World Cup matches in 3D. It’s near impossible to play catch-up with
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Over the years I have met many people who have left a lasting impression on me. Right at the top of my list of most inspiring people has to be Dr William Tan, 53, neuroscientist, medical doctor, wheelchair athlete, Guinness World Record holder, and human being extraordinaire. Some of his academic credentials include First class
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When you have spent a good part of your life working 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, you can’t wait to retire. But retirement is not all bliss, as many older folks have discovered. Sure, it’s great to be able to laze longer in bed in the morning. The day is yours to
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Just read in the Straits Times yesterday that KEPPEL Corporation CEO received a whopping $11.5m in pay for 2009. The figures may pale in comparison with the remuneration of the world’s top chief executives, but RM26.36m a year or RM2.2m a month is not a sum to scoff at. Rewards and remuneration are extremely generous for top
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Delegates at the recent 2-day Ageing Asia Investment Forum were given a virtual tour of housing options for retirement living in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, India, Philippines, China, Singapore and Malaysia. If the statistics released by Singapore’s Housing Development Board are representative of living arrangements preferred in Asia, then housing developers here would
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Day 2 at the 50plus Active Ageing Carnival: Singapore’s older citizens certainly know how to enjoy their golden years. From rock-climbing to belly dancing, these silver-haired seniors were game for almost anything. Who cares if the flab shows or the bones creak a little, we are having fun! That’s the message these retirees seemed to
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