RCKK Pearl Magazine 2016-2017

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NON FINANCIAL INVOLVEMENT &
CONTRIBUTION FROM MEMBERS OF RCKK PEARL

1. Donation of English books for the library 2017, SK Pekan Kiulu on 12 April 2017

2. Donation of DVD’s for the library 9. Distribution of dictionaries to the children
yearly
3. Donation of Goodie bags for each child
in the school during the launching 10. Meetings with the Education Department,
School Head Master and English Teachers
4. Ordering of books for each school (700 and the District English Language Officer
books per school)
11. Provide transportations for members
5. Ordering floor mats, book shelves, TV, and guest to reach the rural schools
DVD player, Cushions for the English
Corner 12. Monitoring of effectiveness of Project
REAL
6. Setting up the English corner in each
school 13. Organise Interschool competition

7. Cataloguing of Books 14. Organise prizes for competitions held in
the school
8. Organising and coordination of the
launching of Project REAL on 15
November 2016 in SK St Edmund Kota
Belud, SK Kawang Papar on 5 April

NON-FINANCIAL INVOLVEMENT/CONTRIBUTIONS FROM
ROTARIANS OF INTERNATIONAL PARTNER CLUBS

a) Launching done by District Governor 3310 from Rotary Club of Garden City Singapore
b) Donation of books from DG Michael Yee

CONTRIBUTION FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS:
— Sabah International Dairies ( SID) – Sponsored 600 packets milk & drinks for the

children
— Kimanis Food Industries Sdn Bhd – Sponsored snacks for the children
— Perfect Food Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd – sponsored snacks for the children
— YHS Sdn Bhd – sponsored 570 drinks for the 2 school launching
— TLS Marketing Sdn Bhd - sponsored 1,200 packet of biscuits for the 2 school launch
— Scholastic Books Sdn Bhd – Donated 30 story books
— University Malaysia Sabah – assisted in cataloguing of books for 2 schools

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Community Impact

NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO BENEFITED FROM THIS PROJECT

- 870 students
- 150 teachers in the 3 schools
- Families members sharing the dictionaries which was given to each child as

parents were too poor to purchase dictionaries for the siblings

SCHOOLS SELECTED FOR PHASE 1 OF PROJECT REAL

a. SK St Edmund in Kota Belud
b. SK Kawang, Papar
c. SK Pekan Kiulu

IMPACT ON THE BENEFICIARIES

1. Children have dictionaries for personal use ( Malay English dictionaries )
and to understand the meaning of words they encounter

2. The dictionaries are shared with their siblings and parents at home
3. Teachers also use the books for teaching
4. The English Corner in each school with 700 English books provide reading

materials for teachers and students (earlier they only had less than 50
books in their library)
5. The schools have pledged to implement 5 actions plans to support the
implementation of Project REAL and the Education Department’s HIP ( High
Immersive Programme)

EXPECTED LONG-TERM COMMUNITY IMPACT

1. Improve the standards of English proficiency in the rural areas in Sabah
2. Bridge the gap between performance of urban schools and rural schools

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SUSTAINABILITY
FOLLO&W-UPS

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

a) Quarterly Test
b) Exam Results
c) Competition Results within the school and inter schools
d) Monitoring by the District Education officers and Sabah State Education

Department

PHASE II (PROPOSED)

a) Share concept and results with other Rotary Clubs in other districts in Sabah in
order to bridge the gap with other districts e.g Sandakan, Tawau, Labuan

b) To replicate the concept in other selected schools and for RCKKP to proceed to
other rural district

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An InterviewPROJECTREAL|
with the RATs (REAL Action Team)

Who was the brainchild of this Project?   Who designed the layout of the English
Tulip : President Datuk Noni Said. Corner?
She then asked me to come up with a Carolyn : We discuss and input the
Project Paper and later the VP Susan ideal concept; we want to provide a
Chang took over to lead the Project as very comfortable and joyful corner so
its first chair. I took over as Chair in that the kids love to stay at the English
mid March  2017. Corner to read the English storybooks.

Datuk Noni : Education and literacy of them. From the Committee RATS was Joyce : A collective suggestion/
has always been important to me and I formed for Project REAL based on her agreement by the team at point of
have always seen it as a stepping stone observation on RCKKP members who setting up.
to changing a person ‘s life, as it has are committed and action oriented.  
done to me. This inspired me to use Whats the best thing about being part of
Rotary as a vehicle to change the lives of How did the team narrow down the the RATs? (REAL ACTION TEAM)
the rural students. objectives for Project REAL and were Joyce : A close knead amongst the
these objectives met? team members striving towards the
How were the schools selected?  Susan: Through brainstorming and trial same goal.
Tulip : In first year this was done by and error towards one and only goal
the education department. In second of achieving success on the Signature Susan : Best part of being the RATs is
year, recommendation by education Project of our young dynamic club; teamwork and commitment.
department but selection by RCKK ongoing process and implementation As first Chairlady of Project REAL, I am
PEARL as we wanted to work with gearing for success. privileged to be entrusted to lead our
schools  who really needed help and RCKK Pearl’s Signature Project REAL.
the headmaster/headmistress and Datuk Noni: The objective is to increase
the English language teachers are the English proficiency and literacy Datin Phyllis: The best thing about
committed to make it work. of the students. As the project has being part of the RATs (REAL ACTION
only been launched, we are currently TEAM) is that we all work well together
Datuk Noni : During the initial monitoring the progress. We are and each person is very committed
discussion with the Director of implementing programs to further and dedicated to the success of Project
Education, we wanted schools that were enhance their literacy. The program are REAL.
rural but accessible to the Pearls so that also designed to enable us to gauge the
we are able to monitor the progress and impact on the English proficiency of Datuk Noni: To be part of a dedicated
success of the project. the students after the launch of project team with a common goal.
REAL. We are also monitoring exam
How was the action group selected?  results. From our discussions with Carolyn : We are very committed, we
Susan : Pure basic instinct and also the principals and officials, they have worked as a team to help and support
these ladies are simple, sincere and reported that they were pleased to see each other. We enjoyed our teamwork
ready to serve the community. My vast improvements from their students. every much.
sincere thanks to Datuk Noni, Tulip,
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Tulip : Susan ( first chair for Project
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What were the challenges that since we are a voluntary group and
was met during the planning and not associated with the government.
implementation of this Project? We had to push for them them to lend
Susan : Challenges whereby schools do importance to this Project and its
not recognize the importance of their intended outcome.
English standard thus lack enthusiasm
in pursuing further. What impression did the children Project REAL received a lot of publicity,
give you during the handover of the did the publicity impact the success of
Tulip : Initiated by Datuk Noni who dictionaries? the project?  
have earlier made contact with the Datin Phyllis : The children were really Susan : Yes, to a certain extent.
Director of Education- the response grateful to receive their individual Publicity builds confidence in our team
from the Education Department copies of the dictionaries. From the members and motivate us to set higher
was very positive and was led by Mr. school’s feedback they are using the goal in succeeding.
Muarifin who is behind RCKKP all the dictionaries and since they can bring
time in driving the project. The biggest them home their siblings and family Tulip : Mary Chin, Daily Express
challenges is the implementation of the members are also putting them to good reporter has been very supportive of
programme by the school. There are use. RCKKP projects and activities and
some very positive results but some are we have received numerous publicity.
not so promising. It’s a mindset change Datuk Noni: I was told by the students The publicity committee have done a
for the school especially the English and teachers that none of them owned wonderful job not only promoting our
teacher in charge to ensure positive a dictionary, so watching them receive activities on FB but also in the local
results. it was heartwarming as I further media. With so much publicity of course
discovered that the dictionary was its putting pressure on the participating
Datin Phyllis : The main challenges utilized by all the members of the schools to beef up their performance.
faced were the non-cooperation family. Project REAL was launched by DG
of certain English teachers to Michael Yee on 15 November 2016 and
implement their ‘action plan’ and the Project REAL appeared on the March this was a boost to the RCKKP lending
coordination of the use of the English 2017 edition of the Rotarian. How did importance of the project.
Corner and the borrowing of the that make the RATs feel?  
books by the students. Susan : A PRIDE towards our Datuk Noni : Recognition by Rotary
contribution to both our Club and International certainly boost the
Carolyn : We had to co-ordinate, follow the Community. Special thanks to committee’s desire to work harder than
up, support and encourage the school Datin Phyllis Lo and Denise for their before. The committee worked tirelessly
English teachers who don’t have much contribution. and selflessly. The government officials
confidence at the beginning. involved in the project showed no
Datin Phyllis : This was most less dedication and enthusiasm. The
Joyce : Uncooperative parties/parties unexpected and we are very proud to publicity that the project garnered has
concerned, aren’t receptive to the have our Project featured and given become as an eye opener to the public.
purpose behind this project. instant international recognition Such favorable publicity no doubt will
make it easier for RCKK Pearl and
Datuk Noni : The many challenges Tulip : Very proud of our achievements others to implement Project REAL in
we could have faced were essentially and being recognised by Rotary selected schools in the coming years.
removed when the Director of International. We aim for growth and expansion over
Education herself personally directed the long term. We fervently hope for
her officers to give all the co-operation Carolyn : very surprised!
to ensure that Pearl is able to
implement Project REAL. However, Joyce : Definitely delighted being given
despite the directive from the Director this international exposure
of Education, we found that the
challenges lies in changing the mindset Datuk Noni : Project REAL has given us
of the principals and teachers of the international recognition . It has also
participating. Most of them viewed led to offers for donation all the way
this as additional workload, especially from Colorado, USA.

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Carolyn : Unexpected! rural schools & be sustainable
throughout

the participation of other clubs and Susan : Totally unexpected, and what Carolyn : Sustainable and benefit the
agencies in Project REAL, either in a surprise! Well done, Pearls. rural students to improve their level of
collaboration with RCKK Pearl or on English proficiency.
their own, with the ultimate objective Datuk Noni : Its a very unexpected
of improving English proficiency in surprise. There are 63 clubs in the Datin Phyllis : It is my hope that we
rural areas. district 3310 and each of them have can get spread Project REAL to more
very good community projects. We are schools in more rural  areas of Sabah.
Did your team anticipate that Project very honored to be given this award Also that other Rotary clubs in Tawau
REAL would win the Gold Award and for me to be able to & Sandakan can adopt and implement
for Best Community Service during receive this award on behalf of RCKK the Project REAL model.
the 26th District 3310 Conference in Pearl was indeed an honour.
Bangkok?   Tulip : We hope other RC in other
Datin Phyllis : Another unexpected Why is this Project important to you? districts will take on this project as we
honour and recognition from the Carolyn : It gives me an opportunity to have the template ready for any club
District. DG Michael has contribute to our next who would like to enhance english
been very supportive from the start of generation, especially in Education. literacy and  bridge the gap between
Project REAL and we were rural schools and urban schools.
honoured to have him as our guest of Joyce : A humble way of serving the This project can also be implemented
honour at the official launch on the 15 community - “Service Above Self ” anywhere. 
November 2016. Datin Phyllis: We are helping to build
the minds and talent of our future Datuk Noni : We hope that Project
Joyce : Absolutely not! In disbelief! generation - this is rewarding & REAL will act as a catalyst for the
important. government will make it mandatory to
make an “English Corner” or conduct a
What was the highlight of Project similar initiatives in areas that Rotary
REAL? or other NGOs cannot reach in view
Carolyn : Provide an environment of improving English literacy amongts
(English Corner) for the rural rural students.
students to have more opportunity to
learn English.

Datin Phyllis : The joy & excitement on
the faces of the pupils who are eager to
learn English.

Joyce : Witnessing the thrill on the faces
of children who received the privileges.

Datuk Noni : Seeing an idea come to
life.

Tulip : When I was working on the What does the future hold for
award submission I was hoping and Project REAL?   
pretty confident of us Susan : Develop into wider areas with
winning as we met all the criteria  of more rural schools’ participation
the award then when Datuk Noni to heighten the level of English
informed us  that we won it was proficiency.
excellent news. All RCKKP members
should be proud of this achievement. Joyce : To be receptive by an extensive
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END POLIO NOW|

By Adelina Adna Adenan
The “End Polio Now” Awareness Fun Ride & Fun Run 2017 Kota
Kinabalu is part of the Rotary District 3310 effort to support the
“End Polio Now” campaign held worldwide. The Kota Kinabalu
event is jointly organised by 9 Rotary Clubs in Kota Kinabalu and
chaired by Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl. The event is also
supported locally by its partners;
•Ministry of Youth and Sports Sabah
•Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK)
•Sabah Sports Board
•Sabah Athletic Association (SAA)
•Sabah Amateur Radio Society
The 9 Rotary Clubs in Kota Kinabalu are:
• Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl
• Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu
• Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu South
• Rotary Club of Luyang
• Rotary Club of Likas Bay
• Rotary Club of Kinabalu Sutera
• Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Mandarin
• Rotary Club of Tanjung Aru
• Rotary Club of Penampang

Event Objectives
To create awareness on the effort carried
out by Rotary International on the eradi-
cation of the Poliovirus;
To raise funds for the eradication of Polio;
To showcase Rotary International Dis-
trict 3310 and Rotary International to the
public on the various community services
that are carried out in particular by
Rotary Clubs in Kota Kinabalu.

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Event Organising Committee

Advisors Secretary
•Past District Governor Datuk •Adelina Adna Adenan

Zainie Abdul Aucasa Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl
Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Treasurer
•Datuk Noni Said •Joanna Liew
Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl
Organising Chair Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl
•Datuk Suzannah Liaw
Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl

Event Programme

The “End Polio Now” Awareness Fun Ride & Fun Run 2017 Kota Kinaba-
lu event comprised of 3 components:
•The 30km Fun Ride (bicycle ride)
•The 10km Fun Run
•The Exhibition : “End Polio Now” Campaign
Community Service Projects of 9 Rotary Clubs
in Kota Kinabalu

Event Date : 30th April 2017 (Sunday)
Event Time : 7.00am
Event Venue : Likas Hockey Stadium, Kota Kinabalu Sport
Complex, Kota Kinabalu

As part of the fund raising efforts for the “End Polio Now” campaign,
the organizers made available the event jersey and t-shirts for sale to
members and public who would like to support the cause but are not
participating in the Fun Ride or Fun Run at the following rates:

Price RM50
Roundneck T-Shirt : RM120
Jersey :

Jerseys were available in sizes XS-XXL
while t-shirts were available in sizes XS-
XXXL.

All net proceeds from the event (registration fees and jersey/t-shirt
sales) have been channeled to The Rotary Foundation End Polio Now
Fund. Almost 200 jerseys and more than 800 tshirts were sold before
and during the event.

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With the support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Sabah, a press
conference was held at the Sabah State Assembly Building on the 10th
April 2017 to officially announce the event to all media channels. YB Da-
tuk Haji Tawfiq bin Datuk Haji Abu Bakar Tititngan, Minister of Youth
and Sports Sabah, showed his ministry’s support in promoting the event
as well as awarding the committee a grant amounting to RM15,000.

Registration was open to all members of the 9 Rotary Clubs of Kota
Kinabalu, their family members as well as the general public by submit-
ting the registration forms to the respective club representatives, the
website or at the form collection centre. Walk in registration were also
welcomed during the Fun Ride and Fun Run Pack collection days on the
28th-29th April 2017 at the Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex at the follow-
ing rates:
Registration Rate
Fun Run : RM65
Fun Ride : RM135
A total of 742 participants were registered of which 120 had registered
for the Fun Ride and 622 had registered for the Fun Run. All registered
participants were entitled to a jersey (Fun Ride) or t-shirt (Fun Run), a
lucky draw entry, a medal and an e-Certificate.

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GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS|

Getting to know PEARLS

Adelina Adna Adora Shahriman Azalene Amelia Kamal Quadra

DOB : 11th December 1983 DOB : 29th May 1987 DOB : 30th November 1975
Vocation : Make up artist and owner Vocation : Project Architect of Chan Vocation: General Manager of Sunshine
Master Care Sdn. Bhd.
of ‘Make-up by Adelina’ & Shahriman Arkitek Sdn. Hobby : Reading
Hobby : Make up, Travelling, Shop- Bhd.
Hobby : Hiking and Sculpting
ping, Graphic and Web
Designing.

Tell us one thing that no one Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows
knows about you. about you. about you.
I used to be deathly afraid of cats I don’t drink coffee, tea and milk. I love reading fantasy fiction books.
but now I have 6 as pets. When I start reading I get sucked
What is your favourite travel/holiday into the world of mages, magicians,
What is your favourite travel/ destination and why? quests, dragons and forget about the
holiday destination and why? Japan. I admire its cleanliness and real world for a while.
USA. There’s so much to see and asian romanticism.
do there. My favorite place to shop What is your favourite travel/holiday
because of variety and value. What inspires you? destination and why?
People with big heart, kindness and Kundasang is still my favorite getaway
What inspires you? ingenuity. place. It’s nearby but once you get
Stories & people. Their lessons and there seeing the majestic mountain
experiences give me a different How do you define servant and the quiet in the evenings its so
point of view of the world around. leadership? peaceful and restful.
To offer volunteerism with rigor and
How do you define servant virtue. What inspires you?
leadership? Seeing people showing their
To lead by service to the If there’s something that you could uniqueness and practicing kindness
community. change in this world, what would it and doing good in their everyday lives
be? in their own way.
If there’s something that you I would change the environment to a
could change in this world, what garbage-free and plastic-free world. If there’s something that you could
would it be? Our world relies on biodegradable change in this world, what would it
More understanding and respect in waste as renewable energy source in be?
the world. There are a lot of which results to zero pollution. I would change this trend towards
misunderstandings and unfortunate intolerance. We should all be able to
situations that could be avoided. live together, have fun together and
help each other regarding or race,
religion, where we come from or the
language we speak.

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Datuk Adeline Leong Datuk Aminah Ambrose |GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS
Datin Annie Chee

DOB : 16th March 1949 DOB : 15th July 1958 DOB : 17th May 1959
Vocation : Malaysia’s Head of Mission in Vocation : CEO of Amir Kahar Holding Vocation : Director at JC Alliance

Taiwan Sdn. Bhd; Chairman in a Property Sdn Bhd
Hobby : Community Services, state GLC-YBS Tenaga Sdn. Hobby : Traveling, Dancing,
Bhd.
Travelling, Reading & the Hobby : Travelling, Dancing, Politics, Gardening & Cooking
Performing Arts Volunterary works

Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows about Tell us one thing that no one knows
about you. you. about you.
I love to read biographies and learn how I started driving without a license in Form 4. I have Japanese blood.
great women leaders lead like Margaret I learnt to drive at Tg Aru Beach, those days
Thatcher, Benazir Bhutto and Oprah that is the place for family and friends to What is your favourite travel/holiday
Winfrey. hang out. destination and why?
Amsterdam. Because I love flowers and
What is your favourite travel/holiday What is your favourite travel/holiday desti- there are millions of tulips in Keukenhof
destination and why? nation and why? gardens.
Now that I am in Taipei, I love to visit the London, as my honeymoon started there,
whole of Taiwan island. There are beautiful then we travelled one month over Europe. What inspires you?
iconic spots like the hot springs, sheep Later we (my children and grand-children) Mother Teresa. She has kind and loving
farms on the hills and the famous Alishan keep going back to visit family members. heart who devoted her life to serving the
Mountain. What inspires you? poor.
People inspire me. People who struggle to
What inspires you? make ends meet, no matter how hard life is If there’s something that you could
I think it should be who inspires me. He is but they still smile and never complain. They change in this world, what would it be?
my very supportive husband who inspires are happy and find ways to give whatever Racism. There will be peace and unity in
me every day! they can to others. Always fighting.. no this world.
surrender.
How do you define servant
leadership? How do you define servant leadership?
It is said that a leader has to be a follower Servant Leadership is authentic leadership. If
also. It is all about teamwork and knowing you are not serving others, you are not lead-
that credit goes to the team and not only ing. The idea of servant leadership that was
to the leader. The leader has to be a good the typical hierarchy is turned upside down.
listener and makes her decision after Now, Leaders serve their people.By guiding
listening to all comments. their employees, they will help them learn
vital skills that will both improve their per-
If there’s something that you could formance and themselves. They know that
change in this world, what would it be? no one is perfect & people make mistakes,
Climate change is what is happening now including Leaders. With that in mind, Servant
and it is very urgent that the world leaders Leaders must push themselves to be the best
get their act together so that islands do , align values and be accountable.
not disappear by 2050.
If there’s something that you could change
in this world, what would it be?
If I could change the world , I would have
world peace and there would be no war.
I would also built a home for the homeless.

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Betty Epin Carolyn Goh Caroline Felecia Paxton

DOB : 9th February 1965 DOB : 13th September 1973 DOB : 7th October 1959
Vocation : Manager of RHB Invest- Vocation : Executive Director of Top Vocation : Independent Distributor at

ment Bank Berhad Green Development (Sabah) Enagic (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Sdn. Bhd. & GKS Develop- Hobby : Dancing, Karaoke, Reading,
ment Sdn. Bhd.
Hobby : Travelling, Gardening, Read- Health & fitness
ing, Interior Designing and
Decorating

Tell us one thing that no one Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows
knows about you. about you. about you.
Loves to eat. Photography.
Nearly drowned at the age of 7, by
What is your favourite travel/ holi- What is your favourite travel/holiday some divine intervention was spared
day destination and why? destination and why? that fate.
Anywhere is fine as long as I can Dreamland , I can travel anywhere I
relax and enjoy. want in a second. What is your favourite travel/holiday
destination and why?
What inspires you? What inspires you?
Successful individuals. Butterfly. Breakthrough and Japan - been there 7 times. Just love
transform. the culture, people, food - beauty in
How do you define servant simplicity, yet perfectly functional.
leadership? How do you define servant
People helping people = teamwork. leadership? What inspires you?
Delegation.
If there’s something that you Admire seemingly ordinary people
could change in this world, what If there’s something that you could doing extraordinary things for the sake
would it be? change in this world, what would it of others - embodies the true human
Let there be peace and harmony in be? spirit.
this world. Authentic smile.
How do you define servant
leadership?
Leaders who are charismatic yet
humble, sincere, full of integrity,
leading by example.

If there’s something that you could
change in this world, what would it
be?
We would stop destroying all of nature
& the environment indiscriminately in
the name of progress & materialism.

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Celestina Chin Lee Ling CK Nar |GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS
Demi Koh

DOB : 27th May 1977 DOB : 10th September 1967 DOB : 22nd April 1992
Vocation : Junior Partner of CK Nar & Vocation : Managing Partner at CK Vocation : Advocate & Solicitor at Koh,

Co. Nar & Co Hiew & Partners
Hobby : Web Hosting, reading and Hobby : Reading Hobby : Food lover, movies,

travelling Globetrotting

Tell us one thing that no one Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows
knows about you. about you. about you.
I love dancing. The only test I have ever failed in my I’m a soul searcher. Sometimes I’m
life was my driving test. dissatisfied but most of the time I’m
What is your favourite travel/ satisfied.
holiday destination and why? What is your favourite travel/holiday
Brejao, Portugal. I went there many destination and why? What is your favourite travel/holiday
years ago with my husband. We Japan because of its culture, scenery destination and why?
stayed at a beautiful holiday home and many ancient heritage sites One of them I feel should be Africa.
at an idyllic fishing village. The and last but not least because I love Why? because lion king is there.
nearby beach was so breathtaking, japanese food.
and the local seafood so delicious. What inspires you?
We didn’t want to leave. What inspires you? For one, shopping does makes me
A person who has everything but lives very happy. Number two, hot guys.
What inspires you? a humble life and is a true
Real life stories of successful women philanthropist. How do you define servant
professionals and entrepreneurs. leadership?
How do you define servant I notice money does inspire them.
How do you define servant leadership? Communication is vital.
leadership? Putting others before oneself and not
A person who makes it her objective discriminating against anyone. If there’s something that you could
to serve others, but at the same change in this world, what would it
time becomes a leader of the people If there’s something that you could be?
she serves. She is not afraid to serve change in this world, what would it Poverty, hunger and cruelty.
and lead, with great humility and be?
empathy. Eliminate poverty.

If there’s something that you could 69
change in this world, what would
it be?
That it becomes mandatory for
every employer to offer flexible
working hours so that workers
can lead more fulfilling and less
stressful lives, while still being very
productive at work.

GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS|

Denise Chua Dg. Rukiah Ag. Amit Donna Lim

DOB : 11th December 1961 DOB : 26th August 1958 DOB : 26th May 1956
Vocation : Manager at BOLD Graphics Vocation : Chief Librarian of UMS Vocation : Credit Professional (Retired)
Hobby : Baking and Reading Hobby : Tennis, Yoga and Gardening.
Library
Hobby : Collecting old money notes

and coins, Compile recipes,
and Fashion enthusiast.

Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows
about you. about you. about you.
I’m addicted to television.
I always keep my formula with me that First came to Jesselton on a battleship,
What is your favourite travel/ is -+-=+, and stick to my principle that to do the battle on track and field.
holiday destination and why? nothing is impossible and always be
Danum valley. There is no mosquito positive. What is your favourite travel/holiday
in the jungle. Why?The ecosystem is destination and why?
balanced. What is your favourite travel/holiday
destination and why? French Riviera, fell in love with the
What inspires you? colour of the sea.
Our Kota Kinabalu sunrise. Visiting historical places and iconic
buildings around the world to get What inspires you?
If there’s something that you could experience and knowledge about the
change in this world, what would place and its history. Selfless act of kindness
it be?
I will change our perceptions for a What inspires you? How do you define servant
lot of things. leadership?
I’m always inspired by seeing how
people achieve success in their lives My mom is the true example of
and would follow their steps. servant leadership, ready to serve and
putting her children’s welfare above
How do you define servant hers.
leadership?
If there’s something that you could
Servant leadership are those who change in this world, what would it
can always make things happen and be?
have good followers at the same
time create more leaders that works Pollution free, we have to stop our
together to achieve their goals. careless disregard for mother nature.

If there’s something that you could
change in this world, what would it
be?

I would like to change the mindset
of people by ‘snap of a finger’, make
everything possible in the world that
can give back to the community.

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Doris Lim Eliza Goh |GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS
Eliza Edward Kong

DOB : 15th September 1943 DOB : 14th September 1969 DOB : 2nd June 1973
Vocation : Consultant at Doris Lim Vocation : Zara Boutique Hotel Owner Vocation : Insurance Agent of Manu-
Hobby : Public Relations
& Associates in Image life Insurance Berhad
Management Hobby : Playing badminton, Sports
Hobby : Travelling, Cruising, Quilt-
ing, Shopping, Watching and Singing
theater and musical shows

Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows about
about you. about you. you.

I am acrophobia!! During the transition from Berjaya to PBS I love cooking but no time.
when bomb threat and small explosions
What is your favourite travel/holiday were prevalent in KK, as head prefect of What is your favourite travel/holiday
destination and why? my school, I had decided to stay to take destination and why?
care of the remaining students until each
England- I studied the Great Britain his- of them left & risked my life to serve the Switzerland because it is peaceful & great
tory when I was at school in the 60’s! school. place for family trip.

What inspires you? What is your favourite travel/holiday What inspires you?
destination and why?
I am inspired by ladies in their golden Mother Teresa. She had an impact on my life.
years looking healthy and elegantly well I find Kundasang my favorite as it brought She taught me- not to distinguish people as
groomed! back my happiest childhood memories. better and worse; the importance of being
patient, honoring justice; to set the right
How do you define servant What inspires you? requirements and give not only knowledge
leadership? but also your soul; to open your eyes so as
Smart people earns my respect but not to miss anything; to work in the right
If you mean serving in Rotary - one had kind hearted people inspire me to do way; to light the light rather than fight
to be committed and do your best. humanitarian work. against the darkness; smiling to people is
limitless.
If there’s something that you could How do you define servant
change in this world, what would it leadership? How do you define servant leadership?
be? Servant leadership is leadership that
empowers and is respectful. This As a servant leader, you’re a “servant first” –
I wish everyone to be more nurtures confidence & thus one will take you focus on the needs of others, especially
environmentally concerned! pride in their task. team members, before you consider your
own.You acknowledge other people’s
If there’s something that you could perspectives, give them the support they
change in this world, what would it be? need to meet their work and personal goals,
I would want everyone to live in involve them in decisions where appropriate,
harmony regardless of race and and build a sense of community within your
religion, just like the way we are here in team.
Sabah.
If there’s something that you could change
in this world, what would it be?
Respecting other religious beliefs. Always
respect & love especially to teach our children
or the next generation. I’m sure in future
peace will control the world.

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Fauziah Mat Noor Hanna Ghani Hazel Majin Pung Mei Ling

DOB : 16th August 1963 DOB : 20th December 1986 DOB : 2nd February 1985
Vocation: Director of Insan Berlian Vocation: Director of Events in JL Vocation: Manager of Kokol Haven
Academy Properties & Co. Resort
Hobby : Reading Hobby : Travel, Shopping, Swimming, Hobby : Swimming and Scuba Diving
Singing and Reading

Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows
about you. about you. about you.
That I am a Black Belt holder Tae Kwon I can hold my breath underwater for 30
Do together with my husband. I am a black belt Karate and was appointed minutes. Just kidding, max is probably 1
as a referee in a few Karate competition. minute haha.
What is your favourite travel/holiday
destination and why? What is your favourite travel/holiday What is your favourite travel/holiday
Mecca - The Holy land for Muslims. destination and why? destination and why?

What inspires you? Taiwan, I love the varieties of food, night Bali or Mabul. I love going to Bali just to
All the positive things in the world- market and culture. explore their architectures, I love the open
anytime and anywhere. concept ideas. As for Mabul, its an annual
What inspires you? family tradition to go when everybody is
How do you define servant back for the year end holiday. A great time
leadership? I find inspiration in many places. Reading to bond and also one of the best places to
Lead and serve others, achieve results other people’s writing gets my imagination go diving.
regardless who gets the credit. working, starting something I have no idea
how to finish gets my heart and creativity What inspires you?
If there’s something that you could pumping.
change in this world, what would it Anything from music, people, nature etc.
be? How do you define servant It’s hard to pinpoint any specific thing as
Change our own perceptions and we’ll leadership? the environment around you could spark
change our own world. any ideas or inspiration that will motivate
An individual that is dedicated to serve you to do what you want.
and puts the needs of others in high
regard, being a role model be it at home, How do you define servant
workplace and in the community. leadership?

If there’s something that you could To be aware and willing to sacrifice a bit
change in this world, what would it be? of your time to contribute and help grow
and develop the organisation and the
Bring peace to war. community.

If there’s something that you could
change in this world, what would it be?

To end animal cruelty with my
superpowers, like teleport all animals to a
safe haven

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Datin Jeanette Tambakau Irene Chan Yu Kyun |GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS
Janet Lee

DOB : 8th April 1964 DOB : 12th July 1965 DOB : 31st May 1960
Vocation: Director/ Co Founder of Jari Vocation: Director at SKT Semarak Sdn Bhd Vocation: CEO at Music Mart, The Rock
Jari Sdn Bhd Hobby : Traveling & Learning new things School & Malaysia Music
Hobby : Travelling Teachers-Training College
(MMTC)
Hobby : Music & Travelling

Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows about Tell us one thing that no one knows about
about you. you. you.
Not many knows that I have learned how to
I sold nyonya kuih on the streets at the age operate a boat at the age of 9. Snorkeling – my favourite sport
of 10 .
What is your favourite travel/holiday What is your favourite travel/ holiday desti-
What is your favourite travel/ holiday destination and why? nation and why?
destination and why?
Japan. Majority of the people in the country Vienna – Capital of Austria : City of music –
Santorini , Greece as it is one of the most practice the significant culture it has - birthplace of many famous composers.
romantic destination with stunning politeness. Also, in every corner of the streets
picturesque architecture. convey a clean image of the city and at the What inspires you?
same time, spreading the environment To be successful industrial leader, one must
What inspires you? awareness across the nation. I have truly serves the needy community well and with
encountered the ethos of the Japanese compassionate heart.
Each day I wake up, I realize that I have less society during my visit to the country.
time left than yesterday and shouldn’t be How do you define servant
wasted. It motivates me to get important What inspires you? leadership?
work done, then pick up another important Since young, I yearn to have a family life.
work to do, to develop my mind, learn new At the same time, I do have a dream to Leadership by good example couple with
skills, improve focus, maintain health and develop a personal career. I am inspired to service above self.
get busy doing the things that matter. be a mother as well as a person who could
manage her own career. If there’s something that you could change
How do you define servant in this world, what would it be?
leadership? How do you define servant It’s not possible to change anything in this
leadership? world, but it is possible to give the world the
Servant leaders know that no one is BEST you have and it may never be enough.
perfect, and everyone makes mistakes- A heart that willing to serve the community Give your BEST, any way, any time, any-
including themselves. They push for high and people in need without expecting any where.
standards of performance, service quality, return from them.
alignment of values throughout the team,
and hold themselves and their people If there’s something that you could change
accountable for their performance. in this world, what would it be?
It would be the extreme disparities in living
If there’s something that you could standards of the people in those third
change in this world, what would it be? world countries. I personally think that
the education has always been the root of
I would have every child receive an the problem. An intervention in the basic
education as this is the best way to deal education system for the poor could possibly
with the multitude of global issues that we be a way to reduce the gap.
face today. We can change the world by
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GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS|

Jasmine Leong Joanna Liew Josie Lai

DOB :18th February 1979 DOB : 3rd November 1985 DOB : 6th June 1970
Vocation: Executive Director of IEC Vocation: Accountant at Sri Komputer Vocation: Principle Assistant Director of
Sdn. Bhd. Sdn. Bhd. Sabah State Public Service
Hobby : Musical Theatre, further Hobby : Dancing Department
studies, education & Hobby : Reading and traveling
swimming.

Tell us one thing that no one Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows
knows about you. about you. about you.

I’m an open book… no secrets. I’m ¼ Mongolian blood I keep more than 20 dogs in the house.

What is your favourite travel/holi- What is your favourite travel/holiday What is your favourite travel/holiday
day destination and why? destination and why? destination and why?
Korea. Love the food. Australia. Safe.
NewYork.. obviously! Broadway,
Ballet and all things Beautiful in the What inspires you? What inspires you?
Big Apple! People, especially people who always Great leadership.
want to improve themselves.
What inspires you? How do you define servant
How do you define servant leadership?
People who build and lift others up. leadership? Citizen-centric.
Leaders who put everyone’s interest
How do you define servant before himself. If there’s something that you could
leadership? change in this world, what would it
Leading and guiding others to grow If there’s something that you could be?
into their full potential, so that they change in this world, what would it Toxic free environment.
increase, and you decrease. be?
There will be no more war, world
If there’s something that you could peace.
change in this world, what would
it be?
Education system. I wish to build an
education system that enables the
individual to excel to his or her own
potential and strength.

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Joyce Lau Kamariah Nor |GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS
Majella Tan

DOB : 15th July 1963 DOB : 25th January 1948 DOB : 1st December 1961
Vocation: Manager at Kilang Papan Vocation: Exec. Chairman of Sabaland Vocation: Deputy Director at Sabah
Chip Chong (s) Sdn. Bhd. Construction S/B, Archives
Hobby : Baking and traveling Managing Director of Best Hobby : Learning New Skills
Delight Travel & Tours S/B,
Senior Architect of CSA S/B.
Hobby : Jewellery design, Tropical
Gardens

Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows
about you. about you. about you.
I sew! Took up fine Arts Interior Design.
l have the desire to improve things around
What is your favourite travel/holiday me, to mend and experiment for better What is your favourite travel/holiday
destination and why? results. destination and why?
Slovenia - for its breathtaking sights & The World. Lots to explore, learn, under-
scenes, undiscovered by mass tourists, What is your favourite travel/holiday stand & appreciate.
as yet. destination and why?
What inspires you?
What inspires you? l visited Venice once and its unlike any Nick Vujicic.
Unconditional love! other place in the world. Its a place where
lovers fall in love. Seen from a distance How do you define servant
How do you define servant it appears to be floating in the sea. lt leadership?
leadership? surrounds you with magical feeling walking Service above self
To serve the underprivileged in alleys and crossing canals.The absence
communities “humbly” with no exposure of vehicles sets it apart. If there’s something that you could
to gaining fame & monetary issues. change in this world, what would it be?
What inspires you? Time
If there’s something that you could
change in this world, what would it be? Anything from nature especially the entire
For the entire universe to be living like flora inspires me.The variety of shapes of
nation of The Kingdom of Bhutan. leaves, fruits ,petals and pods as how they
are arranged amazes me. We have a lot
to learn from nature especially from the
combination, contrast and the gradations
of their vibrant colours to inspire our lives.

How do you define servant
leadership?

To me servant leadership is a leader by
example. A leader who manifest all for one
and one for all and is willing to do the extra
mile, to make some sacrifices to initiate
moves to benefit his followers.

If there’s something that you could
change in this world, what would it be?

To change the mindset on the value of
material things. Good deeds and Truths
and Love should be placed in high esteem.

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Michelle De La Harpe Datuk Noni Said Norma Apines

DOB : 10th April 1983 DOB : 27th November 1950 DOB : 20th January 1967
Vocation: Area Manager at Regus Vocation: Public Service Commission Vocation: Co-operator at Sylma’s Home
Management Malaysia Sdn. Hobby : Gardening and traveling Bakers Recipe House
Bhd. Hobby : Books & Music
Hobby : Cooking, baking,
travelling, art & design.

Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows
about you. about you. about you.
I’m a diver
When I was in Form 6, I used to sell stories My biological paternal grandfather was a
What is your favourite travel/ holiday to the local radio station to earn extra Japanese who was killed in the Philippines
destination and why? money. at the beginning of 2nd World War.
Manukan Island, grew up with the sun
and sea. What is your favourite travel/holiday What is your favourite travel/holiday
destination and why? destination and why?
What inspires you? Disneyland, the happiest place on earth.
My daughter, Roma. Southern India, from Tamilnadu to Kerala.
What inspires you? The food and the people were amazing!
How do you define servant I especially loved the Golden Temple of
leadership? Successful people. Meenakshi in Madurai which we were
One who gets her hands dirty and told was thousands of years old. There
knows the inside out of everything. How do you define servant is something really magical to be able to
leadership? walk in the ancient halls where Maharajahs
If there’s something that you could and their families used to pray.
change in this world, what would it To unequivocally lead, manage and
be? work together with the members of the What inspires you?
Remove guns and nuclear weapons. organisation.
GOD and my children.
If there’s something that you could
change in this world, what would it be? How do you define servant
For everyone to have equal opportunity in leadership?
all their endeavours.
Lead by example not just by words.You
can say a thousand words but if it is not
matched by action then you’re just like an
empty can with a single stone in it, rattling
noisily with no point.

If there’s something that you could
change in this world, what would it
be?

No more segregation by race or religion.

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Datin Phyllis Lo Rosie Chong Fung Fung |GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS
Roxana Jamaludin

DOB : 2nd August 1974 DOB : 19th March 1959 DOB : 15th January 1985
Vocation: Partner at Junior Koh & Vocation: Director of Rich Girl Fashion Vocation: Managing Partner of Roxana
Parners House Sdn. Bhd. & Co.
Hobby : Reading & dancing Hobby : Gardening and Travelling Hobby : Traveling and Sunbathing

Tell us one thing that no one Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows
knows about you. about you. about you.
I am afraid of cats. I am afraid of flying.
When I was young I could speak
French. What is your favourite travel/holiday What is your favourite travel/holiday
destination and why? destination and why?
What is your favourite travel/ Sydney. Family is there and I love the Margaret River, Western Australia. It
holiday destination and why? food there. has the most breathtaking scenery for
hiking and the most amazing view of
Europe- rich in culture. Milky Way.

What inspires you? What inspires you? What inspires you?
The bible. It gives a big impact on me. People who can find happiness even in
The hope for a better future for my the face of hardship and adveersities
kids. How do you define servant
leadership? How do you define servant
How do you define servant Somebody who mentors and make leadership?
leadership? things happen. “Service Above Self”.
The most effective leaders are those
who serve ther people. If there’s something that you could If there’s something that you could
change in this world, what would it change in this world, what would it
If there’s something that you could be? be?
change in this world, what would World peace. One government, one Eradicate hunger and poverty.
it be? religion, and one race.
Promote good nutrition and
alternative medicine.

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GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS| Datuk Suzannah Liaw
Datuk Sharifah Habib Al-Rifaie Susan Chang

DOB : 2nd August 1964 DOB : 6th August 1963 DOB :18th January 1955
Vocation: Chairman of Safian Educare Vocation: Consultant/Regional Vocation:Director of Fair Horizon Sdn.
Sdn. Bhd. (Seri Insan Borneo Development work / Event
School) Management Bhd.
Hobby : Traveling, Arts and Gardening Hobby : Travelling Hobby :Reading and Travelling.

Tell us one thing that no one Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows
knows about you. about you. about you.
Smiling dragon & Lion at heart. Enjoys emotional and sad movies.
I am a descendent of the Chinese
What is your favourite travel/ What is your favourite travel/holiday Mandarin court official on mother side
holiday destination and why? destination and why? and a murut descendent on father side.
Switzerland. Close to beautiful Too many to name as long as they are
nature. safe. What is your favourite travel/holiday
destination and why?
What inspires you? What inspires you?
Young people with creative ideas. 1 hubby and 3 daughters and the RATs Italy because of its cultural,
environmental, spiritual and personal
How do you define servant How do you define servant significance to me.
leadership? leadership?
Servant leadership is good practise Serve like a servant and be humble What inspires you?
to achieve a successful business. to the community and needy with no Humility and Kindness inspire me.
expectation for returns.
If there’s something that you could How do you define servant
change in this world, what would If there’s something that you could leadership?
it be? change in this world, what would it
Attitude toward Education System. be? Leaders leading and serving
Too many but I wish that there will be simultaneously.
no blindness so all are able to see.
If there’s something that you could
change in this world, what would it
be?

End suffering of humanity due to war
and diseases

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Sylma Jepin Soo Yuen Mee |GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS
Datin Dr. Tarsiah Taman

DOB : 18th December 1986 DOB : 15th August 1956 DOB : 1st September 1955
Vocation: Chief Baker at Sylma’s Home Vocation: Real estate Vocation: CEO of KKYS
Bakers Recipe Hobby : Travelling, movies and Hobby : Travelling, Shopping and
Hobby : Reading & Music reading Reading

Tell us one thing that no one What is your favourite travel/holiday Tell us one thing that no one knows
knows about you. destination and why? about you.
I don’t like unresourceful people.
Most fascinating holiday is in Nepal I wanted to be a medical doctor but
What is your favourite travel/ where I took a 2 seater mini plane to due to phobia of seeing blood, I
holiday destination and why? see the boundary line of Himalayan had to change class from Science to
India spent two spritual and fun mountains. commerce in my secondary school.
weeks there.
If there’s something that you could What is your favourite travel/holiday
What inspires you? change in this world, what would it destination and why?
Strong women be?
Mecca, Medina - perform more haj
How do you define servant I would allow everyone to fly freely and umrah.
leadership? with their wings from 1 place to
Being respectful of your leader another. What inspires you?
whilst being a leader yourself.
The challenges in getting the best
If there’s something that you results in all my endeavors.
could change in this world, what
would it be? How do you define servant
leadership?

Cordial and sincere. Believe in
cohesive team efforts.

Sex education should be taught If there’s something that you could
young and early to prevent unwant- change in this world, what would it
ed things happening. i.e. rape and be?
teenage pregnancies. I believe in change, but I also believe
whatever Allah has bequeathed, we
have to embrace and make the most
of it. I only wish that the good ones
come early in life so that I can return
all the gratefulness earlier.

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Tulip Noorazyze Wendolyn Ellen Trozzo Kristy Lau Kim Noi

DOB : 17th April 1955 DOB : 22th December 1976 DOB : 18th May1964
Vocation: Management Consultant of Vocation: currently in a Masters degree Vocation: Manager, Life and financial
Design Management Concept
Sdn. Bhd. program to become a lecturer advisor of KLA group, Great
Hobby : Reading Hobbies : guitar, telling clean jokes, Eastern Life.
sharing social justice items on Hobbies : Movie
Facebook

Tell us one thing that no one Tell us one thing that no one knows Tell us one thing that no one knows
knows about you. about you. about you.
My sisters are all named after I’m an animal lover
flowers. 8 girls in the family. One thing no one knows about me: I’ve
always wanted to be a foster parent. What is your favourite travel/holiday
What is your favourite travel/ destination and why?
holiday destination and why? What is your favourite travel/holiday Egypt and Germany. Because there is
UK. It’s beautiful with great destination and why? a lots of history behind it.
historical background.
My favorite destination is any beach where What inspires you?
What inspires you? I can wave-hop with my kids or scuba dive. Seeing my young financial advisor
Love challenges. become successful while they are
What inspires you? under my care.
How do you define servant
leadership? When a person is making bad choices, it How do you define servant
It’s leadership by example. Be a inspires me when another person does not leadership?
coach and mentor to enrich the judge them, but helps open other choices Serving and leading unconditionally.
lives of people you touch. I love to them. I believe that most kinds of
mentoring and seeing people poverty are not caused by bad people, but If there’s something that you could
succeed in whatever they do. by limited choices. change in this world, what would it
be?
If there’s something that you could How do you define servant To live in a world without borders and
change in this world, what would leadership? without war.
it be?
More humanity in mankind. No There are three kinds of leaders: those in
people dying from starvation. No front, who lead with power; those in the
war! All children are treasured and group, who lead by example; and those
well loved. who lead from behind, working with the
lost, last, and least in the group. Servant
leadership, to me, means serving the
group and its aims by leading from the
right place at the right time.

If there’s something that you could
change in this world, what would it be?

The change I want to see in the
world is people putting the needs of
the environment over the desire for
convenience. We can care for people,
planet, and prosperity, and aim for all three
of those, but only if we think long-term.

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Vivienti Jamaludin Yvonne Yap |GETTING TO KNOW PEARLS
Datuk Hjh Zahra Ismail Gomez

DOB : 9th August 1983 DOB : 13th October 1954 DOB : 25th January 1945
Vocation: Make up Artist Vocation: Relationship Executive of Vocation: Operation Director at Sabah
Hobby : Travelling, Beauty and make- Rocksafe Sdn. Bhd. & Phil.
up and Reading Hobby : Reading, Movie, Gardening, Hobby : Reading, Dancing & helping
Table Tennis, Taichi the less fortunate

Tell us one thing that no one knows What is your favourite travel/holiday Tell us one thing that no one knows
about you. destination and why? about you.

Adopted a lot of cats and kittens de- Most fascinating holiday is in Nepal That I first started doing community
spite being alergic to them. where I took a 2 seater mini plane to service at the age of 13 by visiting patients
see the boundary line of Himalayan at the QE1 hospital.
What is your favourite travel/ mountains.
holiday destination and why? What is your favourite travel/holiday
If there’s something that you could destination and why?
Oxford, because it feels like home. change in this world, what would it
be? UK because of the weather, the buildings,
How do you define servant the flowers, the fresh air and the beautiful
leadership? I would allow everyone to fly freely countrysides.
with their wings from 1 place to
Where the leader puts the good and another. What inspires you?
need of the people before his/her own.
People with good leadership – who
If there’s something that you could contribute with Passion, Sincerity and
change in this world, what would it Commitment without ulteria motives.
be? Their abilities of bringing members
together with tact n compassion to
That there is more care, empathy, cooperate to achieve set goals.
kindness and respect. The world would
definitely be a better place. How do you define servant
leadership?

A leader dedicated to get out the best
of the members. She will help members
to recognize their skills, give words of
encouragement, train and guide them
to be confident. Servant leaders have
empathy, patience, compassion and
understanding.

If there’s something that you could
change in this world, what would it
be?
There would be no broken homes. Without
broken homes we would have happy

families and healthy society.

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1st Anniversary at Datuk
Noni’s Residence

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22nd September 2016
It was the 1 year anniversary of the formation of the RCKK Pearl and the night of
fellowship was hosted by our President Datuk Noni Said at her residence. The Pearls
were joined by their Mentors, Rtn Iskandar Ahmand and PDG Phillips Chong as well
as AG Emily. It was a night of laughter, fellowship, dancing and singing. Although
HE IPP Datuk Adeline Leong was not able to join the Pearls during this celebra-
tion, she had sent a recording of her well wishes which was enjoyed by the Pearls and
friends and family of Rotary.

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Ladies dressed to the tee, camera flashes which in a very Pearl-ian manner,
and endless joyful laughter. A scene followed with hugs, kisses and a photo.
commonly seen amongst the Rotary The theme was red, green & gold, and the
Pearls. But on this day, it was slightly few who didn’t comply willingly
different. Christmas music blared in the contributed to Sunshine Fund. The
back ground and the Pearl sashayed Pearls were also lucky to have AG Kent
around the buffet tables which were Chow not only grace the occasion, but
dawned with the a large turkey from had kindly donated RM50.00 into the
President Elect Datuk Suzanah Pearl’s Sunshine Fund.
fruitcakes from Charter President Datuk  
Adeline and Rotatrian  Majella. The The Pearls did not forget to celebrate
ever so dynamic OC Rotarian Majella the birthdays of the December babies and
had pulled all the stops with the elaborate beautiful cupcakes for the occasion was
decorations and party hats which brought served.
to life the Christmas spirit amongst those  
who attended. Gift exchange was done With the abundance of food, joy,
with 25 Pearls participating in the event. laughter, generousity and fellowship, it
The Pearls waited in anticipation as was truly a Christmas not to be forgotten.
Rotarian Ella announced each and every  
participant to collect their gifts on stage

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SNAPSHOTS OF DATUK ADELINE’S CHINESE NEW
YEAR PARTY

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CHINESE NEW YEAR

&

VALENTINE’S DAY
CELEBRATION

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When it comes to celebrations and having a good time, no one does it better
than the dynamic Pearls. February, the month of Love, was celebrated with a joint
celebration of Valentine’s day and Chinese New year.
The ladies came in looking beautiful in their red outfits, great spirits and
megawatt smiles. Adora and Rtn Vivienti helped transformed the room into a
room that was warm and rich with both hearts and chinese new year decorations.
The event was not short of yummy cakes, chocolates and a delicious food spread.
Our esteemed President Elect Datuk Suzannah delivered an informative
and captivating speech about the significance of CNY and its many traditions.
Attendees were also treated to a spectacular preview of RCKK Pearl dancing team
70’s dance number they were to perform for International Night. Rtn Joanna, Rtn
Rosie, Rtn Caroline, Rtn Datin Phyllis and Rtn Norma mesmerized the Pearls with
their performance as they danced and swayed their hearts out. February babies
were celebrated with a delicious cheesecake prepared by Rtn Norma.
Our Valentine’s day and Chinese New Year celebration was truly one with
abundance of joy, love and laughter.

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Hari Raya

&
Handing Over Ceremony

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As a mark of the end of the Rotary Year 2016/2017 & in conjunction with
Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, a final fellowship lunch under the Leadership
of President
Datuk Noni was held on 30th June 2017. The Pearls, appeared in traditional
Raya outfits to celebrate the month long Raya festivities.
President Datuk Noni shared a few words on “What is Hari Raya” and its signifi-
cance.
The occasion was met with more festivities as the Pearls celebrated the
birthdays of the May & June babies with a cake cutting ceremony. The Pearls
pallets were also graced with traditional Raya food and “Kuih Raya” on top of
the scrumptious birthday cakes.
As it was the final meeting of the year, a handover ceremony was per-
formed where President Datuk Noni and her Board Members officially handed
over their respective roles to their successors. President Elect Datuk Suzannah
presented each Pearl with a the new Rotary scarf as a welcome to the new Ro-
tary Term. The PE Datuk Suzannah also presented President Datuk Noni with a
beautiful Bohemian Crystal vase as a token of appreciation.
The mark of the end of the year was made complete with a few words
from AG Kent Chow and also from one of our founding father PDG Philip
Chong. The Pearls were lucky to also have the Incoming AG Francis Chan join
the festivities.

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Kota Kinabalu’s Rotary International world understanding and peace day
was held at the majestic le Meriden hotel on 18th February 2017. On this
night, members from all the clubs in Kota Kinabalu gathered together to enjoy
the fellowship and also the entertainment performed by the clubs.

The theme this year was

Back to the

70’s

More than 20 Pearls members attended the event where they dressed up in
their best 70’s outfits, donning their flair tops, hippy-chic prints, the retro look,
Afro hair.
This year, the pearls prepared a dance performance, a medley of 3 songs: I
Will Survive, We Are Family and Blame It On The Boogie. These songs
were chosen because they represent what the RCKK Pearls are all about: we
are all strong individuals (girl power), and when we are together, we are like a
family. Most importantly, we love to have fun! With the help of our choreogra-
pher, Rotarian Jasmine Leong, and dance teacher, Rotarian Joanna Liew,
together with the participation of our dear dancers, we pulled off the perfor-
mance of the evening where we took home the prize for Best Performance.

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The Pearls did it again! We swept all the prizes.

Best performance - Rckk Pearl
Best dressed female - Joanna Liew
Best dressed couple - Michelle De La Harpe Germini & spouse

BEST Dressed
FEMALE

BEST
Dressed
COUPLE

The night was filled with a lot of fun, laughter and not forgetting.. pictures of the Pearls
in their best 70s poses! It was indeed a fun night!

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26th October 2016 Trip

4.30am, KKIA was
already buzzing as the
Pearls & friends eagerly
checked into their flight
bound for Taipei, with
the main objective of
the trip is the signing
of a Friendship Pact
with the Rotary Club of Taipei. PR Director Denise and International
Director Datin Dr Tarsiah had spent months preparing for a 5 day trip
that not only forged a greater bond between the Rotary Pearls but
also forged new friendship through the Friendship Pact with Rotary
Club of Taipei.

After being met by Charter President Her Ex-
cellency Datuk Adeline Leong together with
the representitives of Rotary Club of Taipei,
the Peals went on thier journey to a Flowe
Ranch before heading off to lunch.

After a scrumptious meal, the tour bus took the Pearls to Daxi Old Street for
some local shopping before checking into the Caesar Hotel. Moticilously planned
itenerary catering the Pearls preference, more shopping at Ximending followed
before headed off to a Steamboat Dinner.

The day ended with the Pearls having their hands full of shopping bags and
stomachs full.

27th October 2016 The Pearl delegation was met with warm Malaysian hospi-
94 tality upon their arrival at the Malaysian Friendship & Trade
Centre in Taipei for a Courtesy Call to the Pearl’s Charter
President Her Excellency Datuk Adeline Leong as President
of the MFCT. A brief talk was conducted, educating the Pearls
on the functions of MFCT. Before proceeding to a lunch host-
ed by Charter President Datuk Adeline at Safranbalu Turkish
Restuarant, Datuk
Adeline presented
a momento to each
attendee.

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Friendship Pact

The signing ceremony between RCKK Pearl and Rotary A Surprise Birthday for President Datuk
Club of Taipei was held on 27 October 2016 during a Ro- Noni’s husband Jamaludin Adis was initi-
tary Club of Taipei dinner meeting at Caesar Park Hotel. ated by President Elect Datuk Suzannah.
The Friendship Pact was the brainchild of Past Presi- The Pearl gathered together and the night
dent Dr. William Choi Ka Lun of Rotary Club of Taipei turned into a wonderful celebration with the
and Datuk Adeline Leong. Pearls belting out classics on the porta-
ble microphone purchased at Shilin Night
Rotary Club of Taipei, the oldest English speaking club Market.
in Taiwan, chartered sixty eight years ago in Taipei has
a membership of ninety eight with twenty three nation- The hospitality of RC Taipei didn’t end
alities. There are thirteen ladies in the club. during the night of the signing of the friend-
ship pact. They hosted a dinner for the
The Agreement on the Friendship Pact was signed by RCKK Pearls Alibaba Restaurant on the
the Presidents of both Rotary Clubs, Datuk Noni Said on 29th October 2016.
behalf of Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl and Ste-
phen Tan on behalf of Rotary Club of Taipei. It was wit- 30th of October 2016
nessed by H.E Charter President Datuk Adeline Leong
and Rtn Grace Chung, the Honorary Secretary of Rotary The RCKK Pearl delegates finally said
Club of Taipei. The friendship pact is valid for two years goodbye to Taipe when boarded their flight
subject to further extension by mutual agreement. home from a successful and memorable
trip.
28th October 2016

On the 28th October, the pearls whirled around Taipei
visiting various sites organised by Rtn Denise. The visits
includes Peteou Geotherma Valley & Fishermans Wharf.
The evening also took the Pearls to Shilin Night Market
where small winding streets housing countless shops
brought in endless bargains enjoyed by the Pearls.

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26th District 3310 Awards recieved by
RCKK Pearl during the
Conference District Conference

12-14 2017 1 BEST LOCAL COMMUNITY
May SERVICE PROJECT
GOLD AWARD - Project
Guest of Honour 2200-1176 REAL
RI President
John F Germ 3 ALL STAR CLUB
PRESIDENT
&
1st Lady Judy 5 DISTRICT SERVICE
(Bangkok Multi-District Conference) AWARD

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2 PRESIDENTIAL CITATION DID YOU KNOW?

BEST INTERACT CLUB PROJECT In celebration of Rotary Internation-
al Foundation’s centennial, several of
4 Presented to SMK PEREMPUAN these goals (for the Presidential
LIKAS Citation) refer to the original
GOLD AWARD- 1 Murid 1 Tin donation of $26.50. The amount
( One Student One Tin ) used to start The Rotary
Foundation in 1917.

The approximate equivalent of
$26.50 today is $536.

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PRESIDENTS-ELECT TRAINING SEMINARS
AND DISTRICT TRAINING ASSEMBLY

DISTAS is an annual event for all incoming the following day where our PE Datuk
club Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and Suzannah together with all other PE's
with CLP committee chairs to receive their were given, inter alia, Leadership Trainings
training and to provide an opportunity to all in Communication, Club Management
Rotarians to further enhance their Rotary and Teamwork. A Welcome Dinner and
Knowledge. Opening Ceremony of the District Training
This year, Rotary Club of Kluang hosted Assembly themed Bollywood Night was
the event at Johor Bahru. An extensive held on the evening of 24th March 2017.
line up of trainings was organized. The
spouse program was equally as extensive The District Training Assembly begun on
where our very own Rtn Doris Lim was the 25th March 2017 with training given for
invited to give a talk, where she spoke the following was held:
about "Personal Grooming".
The 4 day event began on the 23rd March 1. The Foundation Grant Management
2017 with the President-Elect Training. 2. Secretary-Elect Training Seminar
The day ended with a PETS Fellowship 3. Treasurer-Elect Training Seminar
Dinner at Marina Seafood Restaurant. 4. Sergeant-At-Arms Training Seminar.
The President -Elect training continued

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The Governor's Banquet was held later The DISTAS 2017 was attended by:
that evening where the Installation of the
District Governor 2017-2018 was held. President Datuk Noni
This was followed by an address by Datuk PE Datuk Suzannah
Lee Chuen Wan as District Governor Rtn Datin Phyllis (Secretary- Elect)
2017-2018. Rtn Yvonne Yap (Treasurer- Elect)
Rtn Roxana
The final day of DISTAS saw Plenary Rtn Doris Lim
Sessions on topics such as "The 2016 Rtn Eliza Jane
Council on Legislation and decisions
made affecting the District" by DG Micheal
Yee and "District Strategic Planning
Committee" by DGN Henry Tan. A Closing
session was presided by Datuk Lee Chuen
Wan, DG 2017-2018 followed with a
farewell Lunch and Fellowship at Infusion
Cafe.

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27th ROTARY DISTRICT 3310
PRESIDENTS- ELECT TRAINING SEMINARS &
DISTRICT TRAINING ASSEMBLY

Welcome Dinner
&

Opening Ceremony
Bollywood Night

24th March 2017

25th March 2017
District Assembly
Where we dressed

formally

25th March 2017

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