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A Sense of Community Through the Eyes of a Neighbourhood Kopitiam, And Why We Need to Recapture That in the Modern World
I got to admit, turning 31 this year really made me think a lot on the community around me. I am married, and thinking of having kids. I am also holding a full time economist job but increasingly frustrated with the corporate life. Everytime I am back at home after…
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I am Leaving Sarawak Today after Writing for One Week Here – Here’s What I Learn about the Experience
I am leaving Sarawak today. It has been a very eventful week for me, in terms of leisure and writing. I got to spend time with my wife and her family, went to Brunei for the first time to have Italian food (LOL), and probably had the best writing streak…
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I Read Through Tenaga Nasional’s 150+ page Sustainability and Governance Statement So that You Don’t Have to – Here are the 5 Key Takeaways.
Disclaimer: This is for education purposes. I take no responsibility for anyone’s investment decisions regarding this article. Tenaga Nasional Berhad is Malaysia’s electrical utility company that provides electricity to all Malaysian states (except Sarawak). I have been writing about financial statements and annual reports, but this is probably the first…
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Why Moving Around could Improve your Productivity
Source: Edgar Chaparro I am currently in Sarawak during the Raya holidays. My goal is to focus on my own writing and try to plan the administration and marketing for this website. I chose this particular week for obvious reasons, the holiday is long and I get to take a…
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The Economics of Malaysia Attracting Foreign Direct Investments
RM170 billion. This is Anwar’s favourite number now and how much China has committed in investing in Malaysia. This isn’t new. Foreign direct investments (FDI) have always been a mainstay in Malaysia’s economic development and politics. In the 1980s, Mahathir started this off with an aggressive industrialization plan that aimed…
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Here’s 5 Things You Need to Know About Eli Lily & Co
Eli Lily and Co is a U.S. based pharmaceutical company. Eli Lily and Co (Eli) researches and sells medicine and pharmaceutical products in the U.S. and other countries around the world. Most of its sales are concentrated in the U.S., encompassing about 64% of its total revenue. Meanwhile, Eli’s main…
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Why Banks Matter but They Don’t Actually Create Much for the Economy on their Own
I still remember the first time I opened a bank account. It was a joint account with my parents. For those who still remember the 2000s, you were given a ledger book also along with an ATM card for you to withdraw cash. You occasionally have to update the ledger…
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Why I Am Trying to Let People Say They are Right … and Get On With My Life
I am egotistical – I admit it. The me 5 to 6 years ago was a typical fresh graduate, trying to prove to the world that I matter. That is still true of me today but very toned down. I have a nasty habit of being sensitive to criticisms and…
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Should We Be Worried About China?
For more interesting content on investments, economics and personal development, give my website a follow on the right hand corner! Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes and should not be construed as investment advice. Please consult a financial advisor and I take no responsibility for anyone’s investment decisions. I still…
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Why Do We Not Read Physical Newspapers Anymore? – Examining the Economics to Read News
For more amazing content on personal development, investment and economics, follow Slice of P.I.E by clicking on the button on the top right corner to get up-to-date articles delivered to your electronic doorstep! It was a cold morning. I still remember the first day I took the newspaper stuck between…
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