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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
Oct 21, 20243 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
Jun 16, 20245 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
May 16, 20248 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...
Dr. Asma Abdullah
Apr 16, 20243 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
Mar 18, 20246 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...
Dr. Asma Abdullah
Feb 13, 20244 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,...
Dr. Asma Abdullah
Jan 15, 20242 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...
Dr. Asma Abdullah
Dec 19, 202311 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
Nov 14, 20237 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...
Dr. Asma Abdullah
Oct 20, 202331 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
Sep 18, 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,...
Dr. Asma Abdullah
Aug 7, 20235 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...
Dr. Asma Abdullah
Jul 4, 20237 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...
Dr. Asma Abdullah
Jun 1, 20239 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
May 11, 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....
Dr. Asma Abdullah
Apr 19, 202310 min read
A-Z Cultural Impact
TPS & Workplace Culture: Shaping Environments Where Teams Thrive
An organisation’s success is dependent on teams. They are where ideas grow, decisions are made, and work gets done- making them...
Farah Rani
Apr 213 min read
Wishing for Impact: Turning Aspirations into Action
Wishing is a powerful force. It fuels our dreams, inspires innovation, and sparks the drive to make the world a better place. In teams,...
Farah Rani
Feb 223 min read
Cultural Harmony Through Yin and Yang: Balancing Diversity for Connection
In a world that thrives on diversity, the interplay of cultures often mirrors the ancient concept of Yin and Yang — a balance of...
Farah Rani
Jan 213 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,...
Farah Rani
Dec 16, 20243 min read
Cultural Impact Insider
Experience Shakespeare Like Never Before – Twelfth Night Comes to Life at KLPAC
Step into a world of mistaken identities, unspoken love, and delightful chaos with Shakespeare Demystified: Twelfth Night, now showing at...
Zafira Yong
Apr 211 min read
Celebrating a Decade of Artistic Excellence: Lantera Seni Venture Presents Dhendham Tresno
Lantera Seni Venture is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary in the arts and culture industry with an extraordinary Musical Theatre...
Zafira Yong
Jan 212 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...
Zafira Yong
Dec 16, 20242 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...
Zafira Yong
Nov 26, 20242 min read
CI in Action!
Shaping Communication and Collaboration at Sam Media
As Sam Media continues to grow across regions and time zones, one thing is clear: effective communication is essential—not just to get...
Marie Tseng
Apr 212 min read
International Conference of Team Psychological Safety Asia 2025: Inclusive Teams, Thriving Workplaces
Workplaces are evolving, tides are changing and people are becoming more aware that the ability to foster team psychological safety is...
Zafira Yong
Feb 223 min read
Finding Balance: The International Conference of Team Psychological Safety Asia 2025
This month, as we explore the theme of Yin and Yang in our newsletter, we’re reminded of the balance needed to navigate complex...
Zafira Yong
Jan 212 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...
Zafira Yong
Dec 16, 20243 min read
Dr. Peter Cauwelier's Insights
But what about that one bad apple in the team?
Admittedly, that was not exactly how the question was formulated. After talking about the importance of team psychological safety on team...
Marie Tseng
Apr 213 min read
Dr. Asma Abdullah's Insights
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
Oct 21, 20243 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
Jun 16, 20245 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
May 16, 20248 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...
Dr. Asma Abdullah
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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