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!

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 Penang to London: Cultivating a Global Love for Malaysian Cuisine

For more than two decades, Chef Norman Musa has made it his mission to bring Malaysian cuisine onto the global stage. From cookery classes

From Kuala Lumpur to the Gulf: Defying Conventions in Islamic Finance

When Lim Say Cheong departed to Dubai in 2007, he could not have foreseen that it would mark the beginning of an illustrious international….

Bridging Borders: MASAF x MGSS x GEC Virtual Career Fair 2025 unites Students and Employers

On 11 and 12 April 2025, the Malaysian Students’ Association in France (MASAF), in collaboration with the Malaysian-German Students’ Society (MGSS)…

From Melaka to Liverpool: A Journey Across Continents and Disciplines as a Successful Dual-PhD Scholar

Jane’s story began in a peaceful village nestled in Malacca, where the sun shone brightly in the sky, the soil rich and her father, her greatest hero…

From Taiping to Istanbul: On a Mission to Shape the Future of Global Halal Standards

Growing up in the tranquil town of Taiping, Perak, Rohaizad Hassan had a childhood fascination with aeroplanes. In time, that early love for aviation sparked…

From Johor Bahru to England: Magdalene Ho’s Lifelong Pursuit of Music

Every Malaysian abroad has a unique journey and a different connection to their homeland. The way everyone resonates with Malaysia is distinctly…

From Kota Bharu to Melbourne: Championing AI for All

When Dr. Mohd Saberi enrolled in a Computer Science bachelor’s degree at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in 1998, he had yet to discover his true passion…

From Seremban to the UK: Mei Yi’s Dedication to Malaysian Art Across Borders

The call of your homeland’s culture can transcend distance. Whether it’s a connection to the unique art forms you grew up with, a longing for the community…

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Dr Catheryn Lim

Who is Dr Catheryn Lim?

Format of the sharing session

The participants for the session consisted of students and academicians coming from various biological and related sciences background.

During the session, Dr. Lim shared about her experience and journey in the research world and delved into the new developments being made in genetic treatments (specifically in neuromuscular diseases). She also shared some tips and advice on how to be active in the biotechnology research industry.

Outcome

The session has exposed 183 participants to new development in genetic treatments (specifically in neuromuscular diseases).

Dr Aid Fawzal

Who is Dr Aid Fawzal?

Format of the sharing session

Our participants consist of students from various engineering field and various level of studies, from bachelor’s degree to PhD.

Outcome

The session has benefited 284 participants with new knowledge and exposure to the automotive world and inspire our future engineers to pursue and improve our automotive industry.

Samantha Chong

In 2022, we collaborated with KL City Opera and organised a masterclass with Samantha Chong, a Malaysian mezzo-soprano based in Hong Kong

Objective

To develop the performing arts scene in Malaysia via a collaboration with a leading name in classical Italian opera.

Format of the masterclass

The masterclass was held over 2 days, where 4 participants were selected to perform an aria or duet. Samantha then provided verbal and demonstrative feedback to each participant for 7-9 minutes each, which included song and scene interpretation, and stage presence.

Outcome