From war room to boardroom: Leadership parallels from our veterans


IN THE early hours of Sept 2, 1964, a young Malaysian soldier faced a moment that would define his philosophy of leadership.

The Landing at Labis during the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation saw Indonesian paratroopers infiltrate Johor, testing the resilience of Malaysia’s then-nascent armed forces.

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Danial Rahman

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