Stories
One Story at a Time
Part of building a vibrant and supportive community here on MyHeart includes sharing captivating stories of Malaysians around the world. Our traditions continue to bring Malaysians together wherever they are. From students, working professionals, entrepreneurs, freelancers to homemakers, there's a story for everyone!
Part of building a vibrant and supportive community here on MyHeart includes sharing captivating stories of Malaysians around the world. Our traditions continue to bring Malaysians together wherever they are. From students, working professionals, entrepreneurs, freelancers to homemakers, there's a story for everyone!
If you’re a Malaysian abroad who is keen on sharing your personal story, drop us a message and we’ll be in touch. Story submissions from overseas Malaysian associations covering events organised are also welcome — our guidelines can be found here.
From Klang to the Amazon: Overcoming Adversity with Ambition & Adaptability
When Hafid Mohadi accepted a job offer from the world’s largest oilfield services company, he had no idea it would take him over 15,000 kilometres away to Ecuador. The petroleum engineer now spends his workdays deep in the Amazon rainforest, coordinating…
From Ipoh to Aberdeen: Balancing Offshore Analysis with Onscreen Storytelling
When Naim Zafran first started posting videos online as a teenager, it was simply for fun . Today, the Ipoh native is a subsea engineer who has found a unique balance between a demanding offshore engineering career and building a community of followers across TikTok and LinkedIn.
From Kajang to Lausanne: Bridging Innovation, Identity and Impact Through Tech
During her teenage years , Iman Masrun dreamed of becoming a marine biologist. But as time passed, she found herself gravitating towards something that could be a middle ground between engineering and science…
From Kuantan to Seremban to the UAE: Building Innovation Bridges Across Borders
Peter CS Pan’s journey began in the quiet town of Kuantan, where he spent his early childhood before relocating to Seremban at the age of 11. Seremban remains his Malaysian base, where his parents still reside and where he spends most of his time whenever he returns.
MyHeart Innovate: The Journey of 3 Startups
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, a truth that resonates deeply with entrepreneurs. For the three startup winners of MyHeart Innovate, their first step into Malaysia is supported by a programme designed to empower and guide them as they build a strong local presence.
From KL to South Korea: Aliah Hana’s Mental Health Strive for a Brighter Future
Strongly believing and abiding by this quote is Aliah Hana Ruzaidi, a fourth-year Comics and Animation Technology undergraduate studying at Sejong University, South Korea. As she answered each interview question with a radiant smile, Hana told us how she turned her mental health diagnoses of
From KL to New Jersey: The Malaysian Who Dared To Dream In Atoms
In a world where nuclear energy is shrouded in misconception and fear, Ikhwan Khaleb is leading the charge to change how it’s being
From Penang to Texas: Exploring the Unknown & Making a Difference
Securing a spot at a top university like the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is no small feat, but that is exactly what Lim Tsu Ping did. For the Penang native, the journey was filled with challenges…