At an early age we were taught to care for our health and make another person happy in the smallest ways that we could; it was the trend in my family.
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After I left the entertainment world, I delved into experimental study in alternative healthcare for a decade. I put into practice what I learned. It thrilled me to discover people who came to me for help were relieved of symptomatic irregularities by following a simple regemented lifestyle, monitoring their food intake, performing light exercises, etc. Obesity, stress, insomnia, were my specialty. It gave me unknown joy they benefited. I asked for no payment or favours from anyone. A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
During my 12-year tenure as founder/president, we implemented various community service projects. It was then that I came in close contact with single mothers and orphans.
It surprised me to know many single mums remembered my songs. They were teenagers then, when my TV shows were aired.
We travelled to various parts of the country to meet
the people. We collaborated with the government, via its Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development and implemented many skills development programmes MOMENTOUS MOMENTS The smiles, warm handshakes, and embraces, inspired us in our quest to serve our community. MANAGING STRESS (To increase work performance and productivity) The Ministry in Seremban sent 40 of its staff members to take part in our introductory programme. Talks, tests, and techniques were passed on by our team. The overwhelming feeback,and follow-up requests pleased us beyond words. (video - left) 
 CREATIVE ART
Most favoured programme was "Painting on glass". This program was implemented over a period of time, and hundreds from Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Perak, and Seremban, participated.
My passion for the arts made me pursue painting as a hobby. Here, I taught women and children techniques on how to paint on glass.
 Single mothers were encouraged to cultivate art as a hobby, and income opportunity. They agreed hobbies distracted their minds from life's challenges. and provided opportunities for career and income subsidy. As for orphans, should they fall back in their studies, it could be an income opportunity.
It thrilled us to hear several single mothers secured orders from cafes and restaurants, for decorative vases they created as home industry.
Thereon they passed on the craft to family members and friends. |
People of different cultures, religions and ethnicity, mingled freely. We organised competitions between single mothers and orphans, and they turned out beautiful works of art.
The event was televised. Creative works were exhibited to public, and winners received gifts and monetary rewards. Nestle, Barkath Stores and several companies donated their products to all participants.
ORPHANS
It was upsetting to know that many underprivileged children had never been to the seaside, or attended any such training programme.The day's outing of fun and laughter , gifts,sumptuous meals, and new found friends. would be long remembered. I often wonder where they are today - surely married with kids. They had challenging life, I wish them well.
It was upsetting to know that many underprivileged children had never been to the seaside, or attended any such training programme.The day's outing of fun and laughter , gifts,sumptuous meals, and new found friends. would be long remembered. I often wonder where they are today - surely married with kids. They had challenging life, I wish them well.HOW IT ALL BEGAN
I met the man, who changed my life. We created a business corporation, and implemented varied mass-communications, and community service programmes, info-media projects. We then specialized in documentary film production (link) and publishing.
AN ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ALBUM
We were the pioneer in Malaysia, to use pop music as a medium to
bring awareness on drug abuse. It thrilled me to put my dormant skills in music composition, and singing when I produced the album of I0
emotion packed songs - pro-bono.
The project was produced in collaboration with PEMADAM (the National Anti Drug Agency)via former Minister Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim was the Patron/Adviser of PEMADAM.
10,500 cassettes, and LP albums were
presented at no cost, as a gift to the Nation. These were distributed by PEMADAM free to
the public. We were over-whelmed by support from private sectors, who
donated the costs for printing the albums and cassettes.
The songs were regularly played by all radio stations.Our anti-drug concept was dramatized on stage by a private entity, to assimilate anti-drug messages to the public.
The songs were regularly played by all radio stations.Our anti-drug concept was dramatized on stage by a private entity, to assimilate anti-drug messages to the public.
(Below) A trailer of "Sumpahan Dadah" songs
A phone call from the office of Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah surprised us. We delivered 10 copies of the album, these were taken by former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad to a major drug-abuse convention in America.
We featured an anti-drug speech by him,in one of the songs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It was an honour that I was acknowledged as the first only female music producer in Malaysia at that time. I believe there are others in Malaysia now.
EPILOGUE
EPILOGUE
Overall, I am content to put smiles on the faces of those who touched my life.
Today, there is yet another initiative to be implemented. I look forward to the day when I can write on my next venture. .
