Hailed as a management classic by CEOs, academes and widely acknowledged as a forerunner to the best business book

Business & Finance
3 Apr 2025 • 2:00 PM MYT
Zulkifly Baharom
Zulkifly Baharom

An HR practitioner, Sejahtera Leadership Coach & Gusi Peace Prize Laureate.

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Finally, a book that digs deep below superficial psychobabble beyond business practices actionable in a personal context. Photo: Naban
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The MAS Book Core Team in action (seated left to right) Sam, Editor Philip, Zul, Chair Suppiah & Engr Sitham. Standing upfront Naban, Capt Param, Shul & Wilfred. Photo: Naban

The behaviour of the pioneering leaders and competence workforce is ably documented in a book entitled “The Malaysia Airlines We Built: The Journey of an award-winning international airline. A collection of behind-the-scenes stories”, written by a team of airlines professionals led by CPA S. Suppiah, former Executive Vice President Group Finance. There is some historical precedents that turns the market, or intended to turn it, and had awesome demonstration that the ‘right business climate’ cannot be brushed off from KLSE.

Each of the chapter in this book is an example of how MAS, an iconic company can become defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety. This intelligent and thought-provoking book shows, the business lessons of each remain as fresh and as relevant as ever.

A masterful storyteller … the team of writters' work is a great reminder that the rules for running a strong business and creating value haven't changed. It doesn't matter if we have a perfect product or services, engineering and flight operation plan, and marketing pitch; we will still need the right talented people to lead & implement those plans. It is an entertaining, insightful look at its management.

I'm privileged to contribute one chapter with supporting addendum from my valuable former colleagues on the topic “Human Capital Development: MAS Academy, Where Everyone Trained to be a Leader.” If you care to purchase a copy or more of the said book(s) …

According to the Book Core Team, “The special offer is available only at RM100 per copy on the launch day. Pre-order is opened right now via online payment to Malaysia Airlines Retirees Association (MASRA a/c): Public Bank 3081494413 & send receipy of payment with your full name to Captain Param mobile no: 0126563737. A Book Mark bearing the sequence number will be given to you on the launch day at KGNS. In case, you are unable to attend the book launch event, you can nominate a proxy to collect it on your behalf."


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