The coming into being of this volume is a milestone in the achievements of the ASEAN-EC Management Centre (AEMC). It will extend the reach of the type of generative ideas that gave form to the many chapters in this book authored by both famous statesmen and successful business consultants. It is furthermore the crowning achievement of the institution'sdirector, Abd Ghani Pg Hj Metusin, and his capable and loyal staff.

As with all valuable books, avid readers will find pearls of wisdom in this anthology that attempt to bridge the unnecessarily wide gap between state governance and business management. It contains much useful advice for the practical person as well as the theoretically minded.