There is a treasure trove of examples what leaders – political, corporate or community leaders – can learn from literature. There are many characters in the world of literature that can provide better understanding of failures and flaws in leadership. Sultan Mahmud wanted to be his student. Sultan Mahmud, lest we forget, is the most notorious of the rulers of the Melaka Sultanate. Johan Jaaffar was a journalist, editor and for some years chairman of a media company, and is passionate about all things literature and the arts.

Source: The Star April 26, 2021 00:00 UTC