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Remuneration Committee Guide

How much, and how, should CEOs be paid? Should shares be used to remunerate employees and directors? If so, what are the risks and risk management issues to consider? What are the kinds of demands regulators, shareholders and other stakeholders place on pay decisions and disclosures? The answers to these and other questions can be found in the Remuneration Committee Guide, the definitive guide to the workings of RCs, and the issues faced by them. In its 3rd Edition (2018), this guide is part of a series of Corporate Governance Guides produced by Singapore Institute of Directors and published by Write Editions. Read more

Resource Guide

The Corporate Governance Guides for Boards in Singapore is a series of online and printed guides to help Boards and directors of Singapore-incorporated companies to discharge their duties more effectively. The series consists of Resource Guide, Board Guide, Audit Committee Guide, Board Risk Committee Guide, Nominating Committee Guide, Remuneration Committee Guide, and eGuide to the Code of Corporate Governance. This Resource Guide provides readers with an overview of all seven Guides in the series, as well as useful navigational tips for both the online and printed versions. In its 3rd Edition (2018), this guide is part of a series of Corporate Governance Guides produced by Singapore Institute of Directors and published by Write Editions. Read More

Leading Reform

As the prime mover of the prison reform in Singapore that brought down the prison population from more than 18,000 to fewer than 13,000 between 2002 and 2006, author Chua Chin Kiat draws on his experience of transforming the Singapore Prison Service. Leaders in the public, people and private sectors will benefit from the step-by-step guide and leadership perspectives of the author in this book. Read more

The M Quotient

This book celebrates the lives of 13 prominent personalities – including the late President S R Nathan – who had migrated from the small town of Muar in Malaysia to Singapore, where they pursued their dreams and attain prominence. The M Quotient – the unique Muar spirit, culture and values – were to serve them well they went on to achieve noteworthy success. Read more

Raw Diamonds

“Raw Diamonds” is a sweet reminder that we are all connected in some ways and we can all make an impact on a teen’s life – for good, and for the better. Truly, each and every teen – notwithstanding his or her vocation and background – is a precious diamond born and destined to shine – when we believe. Read more

Staying’ Alive

As society advances at breakneck speed amid widespread digital disruption and information avalanche—including the ever-increasing bombardment of contradictory advice and news on health—how do you stay healthy to live well? Stayin’ Alive aims to empower readers to think and live healthily by uncovering common health myths and facts swirling around online and offline. Authored by leading cardiologist Dr Mak Koon Hou, this easy-to-read, informative and intriguing book helps you get your body in shape, understand the truth regarding diet and exercise, and finally, apply the knowledge daily. Read More

Nature. Health. Happiness.

Due to rapid urbanisation, an increasing number of people are now living in cities, losing their connection with nature. In recent years, numerous studies have shown that living near greenery helps people live longer, healthier and happier lives. This book is a compilation of perspectives from professionals who have an avid interest in nature and the green environment. The Nature and Mindful Awareness Study (NaMAS) has indicated that walking mindfully in the rainforest can enhance well-being and mental resilience. We believe there is an urgent need to protect our rainforest for our future generations. This book is published in collaboration with NParks and NUS Mind Science Centre. Read More

Profiles in Resilience

Tough times don’t last, but tough people do! The recipe for resilience lies in the practice and joy of being in touch with humanity and nature. Profiles in Resilience has been inspired by the crisis wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic. In spite of their humble beginnings – some beset by abject poverty – the 20 individuals featured in the book are able to emerge as accomplished leaders in their fields, through sheer diligence, perseverance and dare. They have been senior civil servants, corporate leaders, university professors, and even a top motor racer and fashionista. Read More

Common to Uncommon

Andrew survived four near-death traumas that dramatically transformed his life. He believes the answer to one’s life transformation lies within each of us and the quality of your life vitally depends on the quality of the questions you constantly ask yourself: “Why am I here on earth?”; “Who do I want to become when I grow up?”; “What can I do to fire my dream and imagination?” Common To Uncommon is about living large . Readers begin a journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace delicately calibrated thinking patterns, techniques and skills to help them navigate through the minefields of life and to seize opportunities. Do you have an audacious dream? Do you believe you can achieve it? You can if you think you can. Truly, when you believe, you can turn from being common to uncommon, and fulfil your true destiny. Read More

Harmony In Progress

The World Expo 2010 Shanghai China ranks not just as the biggest cultural gathering in the 160-year history of Expo but also in the history of mankind as well. If one regards the Shanghai Expo as a channel of communication between China and the world, then this book by Professor Zhang Lu and Dr. Wu Jianzhong may be viewed as a dialogue between Singapore and Shanghai on the future of urban development. It is an in-depth study of the Shanghai Expo spiritual legacy, through a collection of incisive dialogues between the two authors. Read More