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A Journey of Rediscovery ft. Parvinjeet Kaur
Photo: Parvinjeet Kaur, MBA 2025, from Malaysia For most of my life, I measured success through achievement. I built businesses, mentored entrepreneurs and reached milestones others called inspiring. Yet somewhere between the meetings, targets and accolades, I began to feel a quiet longing, not for more, but for meaning. I have worked since the age of fifteen, learning through […]
Quantum Finance Unlocked ft. Vladimir Gaylun
Photo: Vladimir Gaylun, MBA 2024, from Russia As an AI and quantum integration specialist, I have spent the last decade exploring how technology can serve both human progress and systemic resilience. My journey has taken me across continents — from Russia to Malaysia, and then to the United States. It has seen me pivot from […]
It Takes a Village: Studying, Parenting, and Extracurriculars at Yale SOM
May 21, 2025 In this episode of MAM Admissions Unplugged, we sit down with current SOM students who are also parents to hear their honest experiences navigating life at Yale SOM. From managing academics and extracurriculars to finding support in the Yale and New Haven communities, our guests share practical advice, personal stories, and what […]
A Sleepless, Wonderful Weekend: Taking Home the Prize at the YQuantum 2025 Hackathon
June 6, 2025 Vlad Gaylun ’25, a graduate of the MAM program, participated in a weekend-long competition that connected Yale students to local leaders in quantum computing. As the sun rose over Yale University on a Sunday morning in April, our team felt nervous, exhausted, and excited. After a long weekend with no sleep and […]
2025 FOBISIA Student Leadership ConferenceÂ
Will AI make you a better leader—or just a faster one? That was the central question explored at the 2025 FOBISIA Student Leadership Conference, hosted by Epsom College in Malaysia, where Key Stage 3 and 4 student leaders from top British International Schools across Asia gathered for a 5-day immersive journey into the future of leadership in […]
From Langkawi to MIT: How Eizaz Azhar Defied the Odds to Pursue an MBA at Asia School of Business
At 14, island boy Eizaz Azhar, made a life-changing decision—he walked away from his school with no formal qualifications. What seemed like an unconventional and risky move at the time laid the foundation for an extraordinary journey, culminating in his acceptance into the prestigious Asia School of Business (ASB) MBA program, a collaboration with MIT […]
Nik Aisyah Amirah: Strategically Shaping the Future
Nik Aisyah Amirah’s career trajectory is nothing short of remarkable, especially for someone who is only 37. As the Chief Strategy Officer of Sapura Group and recently a Board Member of a public listed company, she has navigated diverse industries, spearheaded complex projects, and demonstrated unwavering leadership in the face of challenges. From an ambitious […]
ACEing It: The Power of Flexibility in Continuous Learning
Flexibility has positive value. Be it in our careers, savings and investments scheme, or in policy making. Part of the reason for this is forecasting future events is fraught with uncertainty. Whether it’s the direction of our local stock market, our salary in 20 years, or the value of the Malaysian ringgit against other currencies […]
Helping Youth RYSE: ARC Supports Malaysia’s Next Generation in Overcoming Unemployment
During a time of economic transformation, the issue of youth unemployment looms large in the consciousness of every Malaysian. As of December 2023, youths accounted for 432,100 out of 567,800 jobless Malaysians, with the 15–30-year-old age group making up a whopping 76 percent of unemployed individuals. While this challenge is not Malaysia’s alone, the ASEAN […]
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