10 years a columnist: Your stories, our lessons


In 2014, I embarked on a journey as a columnist with TheStar.

Back then as press secretary at the Education Ministry, the columns focused primarily on education. As my professional (and personal) life traversed the public and private sectors, from singlehood to parenthood, this column has covered topics aplenty.

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Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman has education close to his heart. He tweets at @danial_ari and welcomes feedback at danialrahman0330@gmail.com.

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