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Time For Cultural Surgery

Research by scholars (namely Hofstede, Hall, and Trompenaars) in Cross-Cultural studies often cites Malaysia as a country with the...

Building Organisational Cultures: The Role Of Values In Organisational Settings

Dr. Asma Abdullah

May 168 min read

Building Organisational Cultures: The Role Of Values In Organisational Settings

Written by Dr. Asma Abdullah, Interculturalist The culture of an organisation is often best described by those who are considered as its...

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Apr 163 min read

Reviving Spirit of Muhibbah

Written by Dr. Asma Abdullah, Interculturalist The spirit of muhibbah has long been revered as a guiding principle of unity and harmony...

My Awakening Through Diversity, Unity and Peace

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Mar 186 min read

My Awakening Through Diversity, Unity and Peace

Source: Dr. Asma Abdullah, Interculturalist My introduction to Al Hunafa started in 2000 when one of my non Muslim friends wanted to...

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Feb 134 min read

Moving forward with Madani values

Source: Asma Abdullah PhD, Interculturalist As Malaysians, we know that all our prime ministers had their own brand logo while in office...

Cultural Dimensions of Anglos, Australians and Malaysians

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Jan 152 min read

Cultural Dimensions of Anglos, Australians and Malaysians

Source: Asma Abdullah PhD, Human Resource Department, ExxonMobil, Kuala Lumpur and Lrong Lim PhD, Department of Business Administration,...

THE VALUE OF A CULTURAL ORIENTATION FOR EDUCATIONISTS

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Dec 19, 202311 min read

THE VALUE OF A CULTURAL ORIENTATION FOR EDUCATIONISTS

Source: An interview with Dr Asma Abdullah, Published by REALIZE, Cambridge Global Learning, Volume 2, Issue No.2, 2018 In this era...

THE IMPACT OF ISLAMISATION ON MALAYS IN MALAYSIA

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Nov 14, 20237 min read

THE IMPACT OF ISLAMISATION ON MALAYS IN MALAYSIA

Source: Breaking the Silence: Voices of Moderation: Islam in a Constitutional Democracy by G25 Malaysia. Published by Marshall Cavendish...

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Oct 20, 202331 min read

MY FULBRIGHT EXPERIENCE

Source: Asma Abdullah Ph.D in Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani (ed) 2006. Similarity in Diversity: Reflections of Malaysian and American...

‘I’ or ‘We’ CULTURES IN COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Sep 18, 20235 min read

‘I’ or ‘We’ CULTURES IN COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN

Source: Asma Abdullah, Today's Manager, Singapore Institute of Management, Aug-Sept.1999, page 33-34. To communicate clearly across...

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Aug 7, 20235 min read

TIME FOR CULTURAL SURGERY

Article by Asma Abdullah PhD was published on June 29 2018 in The Malay Mail Research by scholars (namelmasuk kandang kambing memgembek,...

CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION THE MALAYSIAN & AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Jul 4, 20237 min read

CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION THE MALAYSIAN & AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE

Source: Asma Abdullah MANAGEMENT, July – Aug. 1997 Every culture has its own way of interpreting the behaviours, actions and events of...

PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE THROUGH MUHIBBAH IN A PLURAL SOCIETY

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Jun 1, 20239 min read

PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE THROUGH MUHIBBAH IN A PLURAL SOCIETY

Source: Visions For Peace, Published by Association of Peace, Conscience & Reason, 2016 Peaceful coexistence is a situation in which...

MANAGING DIFFERENCES IN A CROSS CULTURAL MARRIAGE

Dr. Asma Abdullah

May 11, 202310 min read

MANAGING DIFFERENCES IN A CROSS CULTURAL MARRIAGE

Source: Islamic Herald, Volume 34, No.3, 2017 pp17-2 . A publication by PERKIM Malaysia “Understand the differences; act on the...

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Apr 19, 202310 min read

MY AWAKENING THROUGH DIVERSITY, UNITY AND PEACE

written by Dr. Asma Abdullah My introduction to Al Hunafa started in 2000 when one of my non Muslim friends wanted to learn about Islam....

A-Z Cultural Impact

The Power of Expanding Perspectives for Personal and Organisational Growth

Farah Rani

5 days ago3 min read

The Power of Expanding Perspectives for Personal and Organisational Growth

Imagine a world where you constantly push the boundaries of what you know—your understanding of situations, your circle of influence,...

W for Well-being: Cultivating Mental Health in the Workplace

Farah Rani

Nov 264 min read

W for Well-being: Cultivating Mental Health in the Workplace

In recent years, mental health in the workplace has gained significant attention. The pandemic served as a catalyst, prompting a shift in...

Amplifying Authentic Expression for Stronger Teams and Inclusive Dialogue

Farah Rani

Oct 212 min read

Amplifying Authentic Expression for Stronger Teams and Inclusive Dialogue

When we discuss diversity, the conversation often centers around ensuring no voice is left unheard. At Cultural Impact, we believe that...

U for Universalism: Is it really One-Size-Fits-All ?

Farah Rani

Sep 173 min read

U for Universalism: Is it really One-Size-Fits-All ?

When we think about our own cultural values, it's easy to assume they apply everywhere, to everyone. Universalism explores this idea—how...

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Experience the Magic of Musical Theatre with Theme Park by Tone Color Academy

Zafira Yong

5 days ago2 min read

Experience the Magic of Musical Theatre with Theme Park by Tone Color Academy

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through music, dance, and storytelling as Tone Color Academy proudly presents Theme Park—a...

Discover the Magic of Malaysian Folklore: “Folktales in Batik”

Zafira Yong

Nov 262 min read

Discover the Magic of Malaysian Folklore: “Folktales in Batik”

Step into a world of enchantment and culture with Folktales in Batik , the highly anticipated final showcase of The Actors Studio Academy...

Discover the Enchanting Bajau Folktale of ‘Nur Mani the Rice Spirit’ with KL Shakespeare Players

Zafira Yong

Oct 212 min read

Discover the Enchanting Bajau Folktale of ‘Nur Mani the Rice Spirit’ with KL Shakespeare Players

Looking for an unforgettable family-friendly cultural experience this November? Join us for the seventh session of KL Shakespeare...

Broaden Young Minds Through the Arts: Sponsor Student(s) Today!

Zafira Yong

Sep 172 min read

Broaden Young Minds Through the Arts: Sponsor Student(s) Today!

This month, instead of inviting you to attend a play, we’re sharing a story—one that you can help shape. Imagine a young student from a...

CI in Action!

Zafira Yong

5 days ago3 min read

Building Stronger Teams Across Borders

At Cultural Impact, we are constantly reminded of the richness and complexity of teamwork when working across borders. Last week was no...

Celebrating Cohort 4 of Team Psychological Safety Practitioners: A Step Towards Inclusive Collaboration

Marie Tseng

Nov 262 min read

Celebrating Cohort 4 of Team Psychological Safety Practitioners: A Step Towards Inclusive Collaboration

This November, we proudly celebrate the incredible achievements of Cohort 4 of our Team Psychological Safety (TPS) practitioners. These...

Empowering Teams: Transformative Exchange Theatre Session for a Finance Team in Malaysia

Zafira Yong

Oct 213 min read

Empowering Teams: Transformative Exchange Theatre Session for a Finance Team in Malaysia

Recently, Cultural Impact and KL Shakespeare Players had the privilege of conducting an inspiring Exchange Theatre training program with...

Building a Culture of Respect at Asia School of Business: A Universalism Perspective

Zafira Yong

Sep 172 min read

Building a Culture of Respect at Asia School of Business: A Universalism Perspective

Respect is a cornerstone of any successful community or organisation, especially in a culturally diverse environment like the Asia School...

Dr. Asma Abdullah's Insights

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Oct 213 min read

Culture Has To Be Taught

Many of us take our culture for granted. The way we perceive and behave with others is a result of what we have learned either...

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Jun 165 min read

Time For Cultural Surgery

Research by scholars (namely Hofstede, Hall, and Trompenaars) in Cross-Cultural studies often cites Malaysia as a country with the...

Dr. Asma Abdullah

May 168 min read

Building Organisational Cultures: The Role Of Values In Organisational Settings

Written by Dr. Asma Abdullah, Interculturalist The culture of an organisation is often best described by those who are considered as its...

Dr. Asma Abdullah

Apr 163 min read