“More
Blessed to Give than to Receive"
I
hailed from a remote rural area from East Malaysia, in a family of five with my
father being the sole bread-winner. Life
in the younger days were bitter-sweet, though a loving and memorable one. I was in a constant struggle to juggle my
study and as part timer worker waiting tables and being a sales promoter. Nevertheless, these hardships did not deter
my determination to strive because I firmly believed education can overcome
poverty someday.
This echoed with my father’s effort who trusts
that, a good education and conscientious attitude shall be the springboard for
me to start off my life in the right framework.
At a
young tender age, under my father's encouragement, I took every opportunity
available to participate in school extra-curriculum, actively involved in church’s outreach
programs, as well as volunteering in various charitable organizations. My father instilled in me through words and
actions, to live out “ doing small
things with Great Love", one of the greatest quote from Saint Mother
Theresa of Calcutta (1910 – 1997).
My
quest to spring out of poverty through education and good attitude expanded
into adulthood, as well as beyond my
family life. As a firm believer of
life-long learning, I expanded my
learning repertoire not limiting to
academic, but on various topic of
interests, from fashion, image consultancy, entrepreneurship, volunteer
management ... and my latest quest in completing Professional Certificate In
Woman Empowerment Program (Women Empowerment With Grace) from Lincoln
Professional Academy, Malaysia under the purview of Lincoln University College,
Malaysia.
I just
completed my Master in Business Administration from Genovasi University
Malaysia in 2023.
As a
woman, attaining financial freedom not only fuels self-empowerment, but it is also an expression of
self-worth. My early employment in sales
had somehow cultivated a sense of acumen in doing business. I started my investment early, concurrently
at the start of my career. Now, it
graduated into entrepreneurship. I am
blessed where now, ends are met with abundance of some degree to be put into
good use. In the past, I was blessed
with benefactors who had helped me in my affliction. Now, its the time for me to “Pay it
Forward". My motto is “always
don’t wait until you are rich to be charitable, but be charitable until you
become rich”. I had been making
consistent sum as donations to help the organization or individual in need, or
to endorse sponsorship to event or activities of various NGOs in my
country.
I am
the current July 2023-2024 term “Ambassador of Borneo" for “Inspiring and Advocating for The Women
Empowerment Program" nominated by Elegance Image and Etiquette Sdn Bhd. Beside monetary support, I volunteered to
serve as guest speakers to share insights on self-empowerment to women
especially single parent or under privileged family.
I am
pleasantly surprised and yet equally excited to have been chosen as recipient
of “Asia Helping Hand Award 2023/24” by Asia Award, in collaboration with World
Research Congress. This award is an astounding accolade I could receive in
recognition to my minute charitable works.
All Glory to the Almighty Jesus
Christ, my parents , my beloved family near and far, my friends who had
been with me through thick or thin, my
charity teammates, and last but not least, my life coach Ms Elaine Kwan,
Founder of Elegance Image and Etiquette Sdn Bhd.
I have
weathered storms, celebrated victories and navigated a path that is uniquely
mine to embrace. This award would
definitely one of those victories I would have cherished. Through this recognition, I hope I can
inspire more charitable deeds from people around me, to help those who are in
needs, though small but with great love and love your neighbour as yourself.
It is “More blessed to give than to
receive" (Acts 20:35)
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