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Oct 1, 2014 · Here are 28 famous Malaysians you should know. 1. Dato’ Jimmy Choo, OBE Jimmy Choo Yeang Keat. Photo credit: Simon Bierwald. Dato’ Jimmy Choo comes from a family of shoemakers in Penang. His name, Jimmy Choo, was actually misspelled on his birth certificate; Jimmy Choo was supposed to be Jimmy Chow!
Mar 24, 2018 · Ambiga Sreenevasan. Born in an age way before #MeToo, Ambiga Sreenevasan is a Malaysian lawyer and human rights advocate who famously helped to amend Malaysia’s Federal Constitution to ensure that a woman’s testimony in Syariah Court would carry equal weight to her male counterpart’s testimony.
Mar 4, 2024 · Inspiring Malaysian women. 1. PG Lim – respected lawyer and diplomat. 2. Sybil Kathigasu – resistance fighter who secretly aided guerillas. 3. Khatijah Sidek – championed for women’s participation in politics. 4. Shamsiah Fakeh – fought alongside guerillas in the jungle. 5. Devaki Krishnan – the first Malaysian woman to win the local elections. 6.
Feb 18, 2017 · Here are 9 most influential women in Malaysia that you should know. 1) Datuk Nicol Ann David. The world No. 1 squash player, Datuk Nicol is the first Asian woman to achieve this prestige ranking and she is one of the greatest sports stars Malaysia has ever produced.
1. Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman - cosmetics millionaire. Image via FlyFM. Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, popularly known as Dr Vida, is one of the most successful businesswomen in Malaysia. She is known for establishing her own empire of cosmetics and health business, Vida Beauty, and its famous product, Qu Puteh.
Dec 30, 2019 · In this case, the higher the number, the more famous the celebrity is! To bid adieu to the year 2019, here’s the full list of the top 10 local celebrities with the most amount of followers on Instagram throughout the year. Feel free to check them out here: 1. Siti Nurhaliza – 6.9m.
Oct 7, 2023 · The notable figures in Malaysia’s cultural history have contributed immensely to the nation’s identity and global recognition. From P. Ramlee’s iconic performances to Yasmin Ahmad’s thought-provoking movies and Lat’s endearing cartoons, each figure has left an indelible mark on Malaysian society.
