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.
MASCA Victoria: Empowering Young Leaders Abroad Through Corporate Insight Empowerment (CIE) 11.0
In a rapidly changing global environment, young Malaysians abroad are stepping up as catalysts for innovation, collaboration and positive change. Corporate…
From Petaling Jaya to Boston: Amplifying Malaysian Diaspora Stories Through Tech & Storytelling
Growing up in Petaling Jaya, Yoshnee Raveendran was surrounded by the worlds of academia and sports. Her parents, both retired professors from Universiti…
From Shah Alam to London: Nadira’s Journey as a Multidisciplinary Creative
Moving to the UK was never part of Nadira’s plans. Growing up in Shah Alam, she had not considered living outside Malaysia. After spending two years indoors…
From Kuala Lumpur to Ghana: Thriving in the Unfamiliar & Finding New Purpose
When Prakash Kumar Rishya Sirungar accepted a job offer in Ghana at the age of 31, he was fully aware it would change the course of his life. Having obtained…
From KL to Oxford: Breaking Barriers Through Food & Healthcare
When Dr. Huda Fadzillah left Malaysia in 2000 to pursue medicine in London, she never imagined her path would intertwine so closely with food. Today, she balances…
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)…
