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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!
Malaysian politician and United Malays National Organisation member Noraini Ahmad is now the Deputy President (Women Chief) of the party. She has previously been her country’s higher education minister but resigned in August 2021, complying with her party’s decision. She has also chaired the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation.
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.
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.
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.
Mar 19, 2022 · Minorities are Chinese, about 20%, and Indians (6%). Malaysia has more than 130 living languages; the official language is Bahasa Malaysia (Melayu). Malaysia is a relatively small country, the nation has produced its fair share of famous and talented people.
Mar 24, 2018 · This young nation has had its fair share of inspirational women. Check out our list of the 10 most inspiring women from Malaysia.
