Alhamdulillah, we’re home. Safe, tired, and honestly still trying to process everything that happened over there. I sat down a few times to write this and kept deleting what I’d written because it felt too neat, too polished for what was actually a messy, overwhelming, beautiful few weeks. So here’s…
Category: Brunei Darussalam
Brunei & Governance
My Thoughts on Growing Grains, Trees, and People
“If you want a year of prosperity, grow grain; 10 years of prosperity, grow trees; 100 years of prosperity, grow people.” I keep coming back to this proverb. Can’t shake it, actually. Maybe because as an anakbrunei, someone who’s watched this country up close for a long time, it names…
Brunei Darussalam
The Spiritual Appeal of Umrah: Why This Pilgrimage Is Becoming More Popular Than Ever
I’ve noticed it too, more people around me are doing Umrah than ever before. It used to be something you did once, maybe as a lead-up to Hajj later in life. Now people are going yearly, sometimes more. So what’s actually going on here? Why has this pilgrimage suddenly become…
Brunei Darussalam
A Journey of Renewal: My First Ramadan Prayers at the Mosque
Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, offers each of us a unique chance to deepen our spirituality. This past Ramadan, I embarked on a particularly transformative journey—one that led me through the doors of a mosque for my prayers for the very first time in a verrry…
Brunei Darussalam
Developing the Traits of High Performers in Your Organization
In today’s fast-paced business world, achieving excellence and high performance is always a top priority. High achievers play a crucial role in successful organizations, fueling innovation, boosting productivity, and fostering growth. So, what makes them stand out? Let’s take a closer look at the key characteristics of high performers and…
Brunei Darussalam
A Ramadhan Prayer for You
In the gentle embrace of this Ramadan, I send you wishes that carry the warmth of heartfelt prayers. May healing touch the deepest wounds within you, and may you witness miraculous moments where the impossible becomes possible. May you find treasures of happiness in unexpected places and may your tears…
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