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We may be a tiny country when viewed from space. But when it comes to corruption and other such activities, we certainly stand out on the world map. According to the World Bank, corruption adds up to 10% to the cost of doing business globally, and up to 25% to the cost of government contacts in developing countries. In the case of Top Glove, the world's biggest rubber glove producer, it has a policy of zero tolerance for corruption. The Top Glove boss certainly walks his talk. His company sells rubber gloves to 180 countries or almost the entire world. It employs some 11,000 workers at its plants in Malaysia, Thailand and China and grossed a turnover of RM2 billion in its last financial year. Corruption undermines good governance, grossly distorts public policy and leads to misallocation of resources. The beast of corruption can only be tamed with the cooperation of a wide range of stakeholders, including most importantly the state, civil society and the private sector. Ther...

In an American survey that asked senior citizens what they would do differently if they could relive their lives, three themes that kept cropping up are: - Take more risks - Be more thoughtful - Do things of significance 1. Take more risks (calculated risks) I would say, take CALCULATED risks. Anything is risky - when you don't know how to play by the rules, even crossing the road can be very risky. In the Game of Risk - You can only win if you understand how to play . This would mean getting out of your comfort zone. What are you willing to take on that may be completely outside your comfort zone? 2. Be more thoughtful How often do you see people actually take the time to ponder about the things they do? Let’s face it, most people do things as a matter of course, without thinking. Is it any wonder that many people find their work – and indeed their lives – to be unfulfilling? Ever wonder how slavery in the 21st century works? “Go to school, get a job, re...