Asia is always unique on its own. The people, nature, and culture are amazing. Look how amazing our Malaysia has become. People from different ethnic, language and background started as traders which later became a melting pot and later assimilated with local. Look how unique our Peranakan community for instance which symbolizes cultural assimilation in Malaysia as well as in Singapore (which formerly part of Tanah Melayu).

The intro to my writing today is slightly different as I have given a chance to explore a country that is full of tradition and wonderful culture. I have attended ASEAN Women’s Business Conference which the event is focusing on empowering ASEAN women and making a global impact on the economy especially.

The three days event were amazing as I am writing this, I cannot stop thinking how amazing people of Thailand in making the forum, award ceremony and gala night an event to remember. I will share more about my field trip to one of the biggest corporations (local based) in Thailand that I have been given a chance to experience their company operation as well as being indulged by the Thai hospitality.

Allow me to share the objective of the forum which makes AWEN Strategic Work Plan role more prominent by connecting, sharing, and exchanging knowledge and experiences through various action impact platforms and channels as well as to promote economic empowerment for women of ASEAN countries. The event has been organized by ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network, ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network- Thailand and Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Thailand.

As part of the program, the participants have been sent to a field trip which through the trip participant will be experiencing Thailand as a growing country as well as to learn  Thailand as a potential country to partner in business.

Despite the trip and forums, I have been nominated as an awardee of AWEN: ASEAN Women Entrepreneur Network for an “Outstanding Asean Women Entrepreneur Award 2019”.

Alhamdulillah, it was indeed beyond my expectation to receive this award. First and foremost, I would like to say thank you to Allah.

It feels my prayers have been answered and I would like to send gratitude to the Almighty for all the great things that have been overpouring me. It was honored to receive this award from the Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand.

I would like to use this event as a stepping stone for me in branding ADLA as leading regional school of an entrepreneur hence as well as recognize inspiring achievements and contributions of ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs.

I am sharing more pictures from the event inclusive of the GALA night. It was indeed amazing and yes, ASEAN you have been amazing!