This millennial’s startup raised $120 million. He reveals what helped him succeed — and says it’s ‘more crucial’ than hard work
Desmond Lim (BAcc & BBM 2010), Co-Founder and CEO of Workstream, a platform for HR, payroll, and hiring in the hourly workforce, has raised about $120 million.
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim’s Minister of State appointment moved up to Jan 1, 2026
Member of Parliament Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (LLM 2013) will be appointed as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Social and Family Development on 1 January 2026.
Localisation of SDG 14: opportunities for blue economy
In a commentary, SMU alumnus Dr Shahid Hussain Kamboyo discussed how Pakistan could transform its marine resources into a foundation for economic growth and environmental stewardship by localising Sustainable Development Goal 14 and embracing the Blue Economy.
Domestic worker who returned home upon contract completion was owed wages, Pro bono legal services helped her recover hard-earned money
32-year-old Dorcas Chang Ping, who graduated from SMU Juris Doctor Class of 2024, was formerly an administrator in a medical institution. She decided to pursue a career in law after the pandemic.
