Malaysian trade groups have been thrown into a tailspin by the Chinese e-commerce giant's arrival, which has also unexpectedly reshaped how premium labels lure customers back.
Alternating between the perspectives of a 17-year-old Nyonya girl and her strong-willed mother, the novel tells an important tale of resilience, womanhood and family admist a harrowing time in Malaya's history.
Malaysian trade groups have been thrown into a tailspin by the Chinese e-commerce giant's arrival, which has also unexpectedly reshaped how premium labels lure customers back.
Balancing scale and stewardship, he reflects on why Malaysia’s tallest landmark must remain a model of responsible nation-building, rooted in the interests of the rakyat.