Growing up, Siti Zuwairiah Abdullah did not know what she wanted to be. But she knew who she wanted to become – someone who is respected.
Siti Zuwairiah explaining to workers about oil palm seeds. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
“When I was 12 years old, he even conducted free English and Mathematics classes at his house for the children who would be sitting for the UPSR exams. “Instead, I was offered a diploma in agriculture programme at UPM’s Bintulu campus in Sarawak, which I accepted,” she said. “The proudest moment for me was the look on my parents’ faces at my graduation, knowing that I had secured a job and could help take care of my family,” she said.
“My former managers always propelled me to get the title of ‘first female plantation manager’ and that has been a driving force. “One of the biggest challenges was managing the negative perception that some men may have about women being emotional or lacking leadership qualities.
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