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 It’s
been a week of madness since I got back from Japan. Following the PC to wrap ‘H’
Factor and announce my move, I have not had the chance to breathe. *laugh*
Literally. And before I flew out of KL on Saturday morning, I hadn’t slept in 72 hours. Zombie indeed. *laugh* I’m spending this week in KK for work before I fly off to Manila, Bangkok and straight to
Japan in January 2009. Year-ends are always the busiest period but I guess in
some ways being busy this year-end is good, because it helps take my mind off
the fact that I’m actually moving… that way I don’t feel so sad…
Sad for having to be so far from the people most significant to me... yet I’m
actually rather excited to spend the next 2 years trying to expand my base
regionally and at the same time open more doors for our talented Malaysian
youth to venture into the Japanese market. The business expansion to Japan will be a paradigm shift for
me as I challenge myself to share the government’s vision of building the
K-economy, which among other things involves the proper application of knowledge and ICT.
Well,
brave move, some may say. Crazy is what others think. Yet, I believe this
challenge I’ve set for myself will lead to a pivotal point in my life and
career – a paradigm shift. I want to see how far I can take the HannahTan
brand, one which I believe is truly Malaysian. I have so much to learn and
a long LONGGGG way to go before I achieve something really significant
with the brand but I believe that with all the hard work put in together with
the support from all you wonderful people, a difference can be made. *smile*
I’m
inspired by visionaries like Zang Toi,
Dato Michelle Yeoh, Dato Jimmy Choo, Dato Tony
Fernandes and many more who have taken the initiative to
create the global visibility for our country through the pioneering of a brand for themselves, in their
respective fields. The power to make the
difference for our country is not just in the hands of our political leaders.
It’s in each and every one of us. Just like an enzyme, it catalyses the reaction,
but what we choose to do with it is entirely up to us. *smile*
Regional
expansion. Why Japan,
many ask?
Well,
I believe that there’s so much to learn
from Japan
as world leaders in digitech innovations and now, entertainment. With the new
wave of anime spreading across Europe and US,
it is only evident that Asians have what it takes to lead in that sector. Malaysia being
an Asian hub for creative content and entertainment is not impossible, yet it
isn’t going to happen overnight. By doing what we can as individuals, we can make the difference for our country,
one contribution at a time. I pray that more young Malaysians will undertake
the challenge of equipping themselves as the K-generation, and consequently
strive to contribute to Malaysia’s
GDP in whatever way we can. *smile*
Instead of waiting on the
government to spoon-feed us with the corresponding information and
infrastructure to build the relevant skills, why don’t we take the proactive option
of acquiring what we can by maximizing our existing resources, regardless of
how insignificant others may think it is? It doesn’t hurt to start small but it
hurts to think small.
My question to you guys is
how you think you’ll be able to contribute to the K-economy? *wink* Share your
thoughts with me k… *smile*
xxx
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