What actually makes a good manager in Malaysia? Let's collect real answers

I've had 7 managers in 8 years of working. Two were genuinely great. The rest ranged from mediocre to actively harmful.

What made the two great ones stand out had nothing to do with seniority or technical skill. Both of them: gave credit publicly and feedback privately, were honest about what they didn't know, and actively removed blockers rather than creating them.

I want to hear from others: what has a great Malaysian manager done that made a real difference to your work or growth? Specific examples are more useful than abstract qualities. I'll compile the answers.