What did he say?

 A Rare Chance.

When Inti College extended the invitation to hear a former Prime Minister talk on  globalisation in education, I could not resist.

Hear, I must.

Mr. Tony Blair still looks great and very fit. He admits that he is an exercise freak and that the best deal to hit on medical benefits in any nation is a negotiation between the government and its people; rather that the people of a nation should take responsibility of their own health by eating well and exercising regularly. Keep fit; spend less.
Many wanted to hear what a former administrator of the UK had to say on education and globalisation. He was precise and witty and caught the audience's attention well. He had 5 basic points:

• the rapid technological changes demand all need to be connected through education processes; people need to be developed and understand international culture to succeed...
• be open-minded in all facets; religion,skills,creativity,diversity...
• good governance...
• open up for opportunities and business for development... 
• as a world be prepared for changes; Malaysia to play her role with her neighbors...

Of course, what I hear many not be what he wants to deliver but the understanding is basic: people still want to live in a tolerant, respectful society and the government is to support her people. Understanding all cultures is a prerequisite to success; let there be peace.

3 lessons of leadership and life purposes:

•  life is better with a sense of purpose; be in sync to make a difference consciously;
• learn as much as you can about the world and other cultures; be knowledgeable;
• when others step back, a leader steps up; take full responsibility; be decisive and do not give in under pressure;

He ended with the reminder: Be open-minded.

I don't know if his delivery was more on politics or education but nevertheless I enjoyed it.

Good to see him in person; Mr. Tony Blair.

And...if I have misinterpreted, sorry Mr. Blair.