Yeahโผ๏ธItโs with great honor, passion & enthusiasm, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ง to be an invited media to witness the 2025 Graceful Piano International Piano Competition at One World Hotel PJ ๐จ
This is Graceful Piano Competition & Festival 2025 ~ Absolutely a large-scale musical competition, she personally got impressed ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐คฉ with the significant piano ๐น presence at One World Hotel PJ ๐จ
It features various piano ๐น categories for different ages & levels, recent updates announcing judges like Mr David Ng & Ms Joanna Luo to showcasing local music talents in Malaysia’s piano scene ๐ฒ๐พ๐น๐ช๐ฌ๐ฏ๐๐ป
As purveyors of fine craftsmanship & lovers of music ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ต, Graceful Piano Sdn Bhd recognised the dedication, skill & passion required to excel in the art of piano ๐น performance. Itโs aimed to encourage more talented pianists in the local music industry. All participants in this esteemed competition speak volumes about respective commitment to musical ๐ผ๐ถ๐ต excellence & are privileged to be part of journey. Throughout this competition, each participant will have the opportunity to showcase their own music talent, artistry & interpretation before a discerning audience & esteemed panel of judges
All judges from Malaysia Music University UM UITM UPM ASWARA MIA UCSI USM EXAMIANER
Itโs truly a fervent belief that music ๐ผ๐ถ๐ตhas the power to transcend boundaries, evoke emotions & inspire change. The performances have the potential to touch hearts โฅ๏ธ, stir souls & leave an indelible mark on all who have the privilege of listening ๐๐ป
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ป๐น๐ถ๐ผ๐ต๐ฏ really enjoyed her time at 2025 Graceful Piano International Piano Competition & then marked it as unforgettable moments, enriching experiences & the joy of making music ๐ต๐ถ๐น at its finest
Graceful Piano Sdn Bhd was founded by Mr. David Ng ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ in 2005. Within ๐ years, Mr David Ng has led the company to a notable status in the piano ๐น dealer industry. The company started up by selling used pianos & gradually shifted its products to ๐ pianos ๐น in the last ๐ years after knowing the disadvantages of used piano that feedback by the customers. Then, the company provides a wide range of products from mid-low quality to best quality ๐๐ป
Mr. David Ng ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ also became the authorized technician of Bluthner, Fazioli, Shigeru Kawai, Irmler & so on.Graceful Piano Sdn Bhd is Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ sole dealer for Bluthner, Fazioli, Shigeru Kawai, Irmler, Kawai & many more
Graceful Piano offers a huge selection of piano brands & provide quality after-sale-services
At present, Graceful Piano Sdn, Bhd is the sponsor for exam pianos used by ABRSM & Trinity Examination Board in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ Besides that, it also provides piano rental services for concerts & events
Graceful Piano’s Showroom is located at Taman Sea in a triple- story shop lot ๐ข which comprises a small recital hall as well as showroom for Grand Pianos, Upright Pianos & used pianos. It has adhered to its mission of providing the best piano ๐น choice & suggestion on piano for every buyer accordingly. So, it is surely an ideal place to check out & purchase a desire piano ๐๐น
Hey ๐๐ป all, in this blog story, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ just can’t wait to share about her recent media cum delegate participation to an impactful space for all women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป to redefine their power ie. WE2025: Future in Motion | Women in Trade โข Investment โข Leadership
Date ๐๏ธ: 25 Nov to 27 Nov 2025 Venue ๐: Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), KL
Yeahโผ๏ธ WE2025 brought together ASEAN & global leaders in Kuala Lumpur to drive womenโs ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป economic empowerment & inclusive growth ๐
This 3๏ธโฃ-day flagship event is specially dedicated to elevating womenโs ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป participation in leadership, trade & innovation across ASEAN ๐
It proudly brought together 10K visitors, 150 exhibitors, 1K conference delegates & more than 80 speakers across the Leadership Conference & 15 satellite events
Yes โ , WE2025 positioned Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ at the forefront of ASEANโs inclusive growth agenda๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป It’s a forward-looking initiative that champions women’s ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป leadership, entrepreneurship & innovation as powerful drivers of inclusive & sustainable development ๐ฏ๐๐ป
WE2025 redefined economic leadership through inclusion, sustainability & innovation by anchored in 5๏ธโฃ pillars ~ Women Economics, Empowerment, Women Entrepreneurship, Women Excellence & Women Evolution
According to Khazanah Research Institute (2024), women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป now surpass men ๐ฌ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป in higher education with a Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ Gender Gap Index score of 1.071 & represent 56.2% of the national labour force, including 83.2% of female graduates ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐๐ฉ๐ผโ๐๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ Yet women occupy only 25.4% of managerial positions & lead 20.3% of registered enterprises, yes โ , a gap WE2025 seeks to bridge โ๏ธ through collaboration ๐ค๐ป, policy dialogue & investment
WE2025 recognized that lasting progress required the collective efforts of all
Yes โ , “WE” stands not only for women, but for all of us ๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ซ๐ป
This ceremony kick started with royal arrival๐ธ๐ฝ Next, welcoming remarks By Mr. Richard Teo ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ, Executive Chairman of Qube Integrated Malaysia& WE2025 Co-Organising Chair
โWE2025 was created with a clear purpose: to provide a platform where women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป can lead in trade, investment, entrepreneurship & decision-making,โ elaborated Mr Richard ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ
โThrough the Leadership Conference, Trade Exposition, business-matching platform & 15 satellite events, we aim to spark partnerships ๐ค๐ป, fresh ideas & meaningful opportunities, because real progress happens when we move forward together.โ
Followed by the keynote address By The Hon. Dato Hajah Hanifah Hajar Taib ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ, Deputy Minister of Economy Malaysia
โWomen’s leadership remains a strategic necessity. The 13th Malaysian Plan (RMK13) seeks to close this leadership gap through policies that advance women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป at all levels of decision-making in government, GLCs, boardrooms, STEM sectors & beyond. Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ future depends on unlocking the full potential of all Malaysians women must be equipped & empowered to lead. WE2025 amplifies this commitment to economic empowerment & leadership as a national agenda.โ
Then, Her Royal Highness ๐ธ๐ฝ also witnessed the exchange of the Memorandums Of Understanding (MoUs) between the BRICS Womenโs Business Alliance, represented by Anna Nesterovas & the National Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Malaysia (NAWEM) represented by Deputy President Saliza Abdullah
All amazed by the special performances by Jaclyn Victor, Malaysian singer & actress, as well as the Department of National Culture & Arts (JKKN). The opening ceremony was ended with the Official Visit by Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ & other VVIPs to the Trade Exposition
This Opening Ceremony was also graced by distinguished leaders including H.E. Atifete Jahjaga, Former President of Kosovo ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ; Mr Abu Bakar Yusof, Deputy CEO (Export Acceleration), MATRADE; Dr. Satish Ranggayah, International Relations Division Undersecretary, KPWKM & Ms Jessie Tan, Managing Director, Qube Integrated
WE2025: Future in Motion I Women in Trade ยท Investment.Leadership was preciously officiated its launch by Her Royal Highness Tengku Permaisuri Hajah Norashikin, Tengku Permaisuri Selangor ๐ธ๐ฝ
It’s a forward-looking initiative that champions women’s ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป leadership, entrepreneurship & innovation as powerful drivers of inclusive & sustainable development
Ohh ya…Coincidentally, as 25 Nov 2025 marked the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, all delegates are notified in advance through an email ๐ง from the organisers team & being invited to include a touch of orange colour ๐งก in respective business / corporate attire as a gesture of solidarity with this important global cause
SiennyLovesDrawing also supported this meaningful gesture ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป & wore an orange ๐งก dress
WE in Leadership Conference ~ Day 1๏ธโฃ
Yes โ ,2๏ธโฃ days of groundbreaking discussions with industry trailblazers, policymakers, innovators & thought leaders on governance, economic resilience, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics & Mindsets (STEAMM) to shaping the future of business, governance & sustainability
These discussions underscored the importance of inclusive leadership, ethical AI adoption & cross-sector collaboration ๐ค๐ป in shaping a resilient regional workforce
25 Nov 2025, 2pm ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ ~ Redefining Power, Purpose & Progress Through Inclusivity & Action
This session featured Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ, Former President of the Republic of Kosovo, whose historic election as the 1๏ธโฃst woman & youngest head of state in Kosovo at her age of 35 stands as a landmark moment for women’s leadership & democratic transformation. Her Excellency’s presidency was distinguished by an unwavering commitment to building democratic institutions, strengthening the rule of law, advancing human rights & fostering reconciliation in a society emerging from conflict. Beyond her tenure in office, she has continued to play an influential role on the global stage, championing women’s empowerment, peace building, interfaith dialogue & inclusive development as cornerstones of a more just & stable world ๐
Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ has shared that this was her 2๏ธโฃand visit to Malaysia (1๏ธโฃSt visit was ๐ years ago) & then expressed her sincere gratitude ๐๐ป๐ to Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ for being 1๏ธโฃ of the countries that recognized Kosovo’s independence since 2008 & the continuous supports until today
Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ has reflected her extraordinary journey of leadership, offered insights into the resilience, empathy & integrity required to lead a young democracy through pivotal moments. Also shared her vision of how inclusive leadership can break barriers,heal divides & inspire meaningful progress, while highlighted the importance of empowering women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป & youth as active agents of change
This conversation promised an inspiring exchange, reminded all delegates that true leadership is defined not only by the offices 1๏ธโฃ holds, but by the courage to act with purpose, compassion & a steadfast belief in the power of inclusivity to transform societies for the better ๐๐ป
Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ felt so touched, teared ๐ข & moved by Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ sincere sharing particularly the sexual crimes happened during the war time that even involved young age of a 5๏ธโฃ years old girl ๐ง๐ผ
Also Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ emphasized that her role during her presidency as a servant for her people, nation & country ~ Not herself. It demonstrated how selfless as a leader to ensure those who have suffered most are never left behind. She was grounded in courage, empathy & the conviction to create change even in the hardest of circumstances
Thank you so much ๐๐ป๐ to Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ for allowed SiennyLovesDrawing to have a close up photo together ๐ธ๐คณ๐ป๐ฉ๐ป ~ Truly a precious memory
Speaker: Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga ~ 4๏ธโฃth President of the Republic of Kosovo ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ (2011-2016), Founder & Chairwoman of the Board of the Jahjaga Foundation
Moderator: Khairy Jamaluddin ~ Minister of Health (2021-2022), Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation (2020-2021), Minister of Youth & Sports (2013-2018), Visiting Senior Fellow of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ & Co-Host of ‘Keluar Sekejap’ podcast
26 Nov 2025, 11.30am ~ Malaysia-Kosovo ๐ฒ๐พ๐ค๐ป๐ฝ๐ฐ Business Dialogue
It was a closed-door session with Malaysian industry leaders, attended by chambers of commerce, mid-tier companies & representatives from sectors exploring opportunities in food manufacturing, health & wellness, renewable energy & services
This discussion highlighted Kosovoโs strengthened investment climate, ongoing institutional reforms & potential for inclusive, women-led cross-border partnerships
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has attended & understand from Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ that Kosovo owns low interest rate, young work force, a good road ๐ฃ๏ธ infrastructure, halal certified food chains etc. hence a potential business environment for export internationally
Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ welcomes all to travel & visit Kosovo to see in own eyes ๐๏ธ๐ how Kosovo are with it’s business potential
At the end of the dialogue, Her Excellency ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ผ shared that she will pass all the business cards received to Kosovo embassy as a starting point to spark any potential B2B opportunities
25 Nov 2025, 3pm ~ Leadership Session 1๏ธโฃ Navigating Change: Leadership, Governance & Trust In A Transforming World ๐
This timely panel brought together distinguished honourable ministers, ambassadors, members of Parliament & former ministers to examine how governments & institutions can build public trust, foster social equity & lead with integrity in an age of complexity
This session explored how visionary leadership can drive systems change, empower communities & ensure that public institutions remain resilient & responsive. Panellists offered insights on strengthening governance structures, addressing barriers to participation & reimagining leadership for a more inclusive, just & sustainable future
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ปโ personally agreed with the panel members that trust needs to be earned & recognized for a long time, not overnight
A special thank you ๐๐ป๐ for an inspiring poem ~ Rise Women ~ shared at the end of this panel discussion
Panel List: H.E.Anne Vasara ~ Ambassador of Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ to Malaysia, H.E. Retno Lp Marsudi ~ Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ (2014 – 2024) & UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Water, The Hon. Howard Lee Chuan How ~ Member of Parliament (MP) for Ipoh Timor & Tan Sri Prof. Dr. Noorul Ainur Mohd. Nur ~ Chairman Board of Governors, UCYP University & Professor of Practice, Jeffrey Sachs Centre, Sunway University
Moderator: Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman ~ Director General, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
25 Nov 2025, 4pm ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With Datuk Seri Hj. Hasnol Zam Zam Bin Hj. Ahmad ~ Breaking The Code: Innovation, Inclusion & The Next Digital Frontier
This dialogue examined Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ vision for tech-driven growth ๐, the role of ASEAN & international collaboration ๐ค๐ป & the forward-looking policies required to future-proof economies in an era of rapid disruption
From the statistics shared from this session, SiennyLovesDrawing felt sad ๐ฉ๐ป๐ that out of over 50% female graduates in STEAMM, majority were not being employed for STEAMM careers
This exclusive conversation explored how national, regional & global strategies can unlock the full potential of human capital, particularly by creating meaningful opportunities for underrepresented groups, including women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป to thrive in the innovation economy
Speaker: Datuk Seri Hj. Hasnol Zam Zam Bin Hj.ahmad ~ Secretary-General of the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation
Moderator: Nadia Azmi ~ TV Personality & Podcast Host
26 Nov 2025, 9.30am ~ Peniagawati 45 Years: Building Futures, Shaping Economies
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has attended as an invited media member to witness the press conference by Persatuan Wanita Bumiputera Dalam Perniagaan dan Profesyen Malaysia (Peniagawati) ~ The nationโs oldest Bumiputera women entrepreneursโ association at ๐the Peniagawati Pavilion, Hall 3, Level 1, MITEC KL
Founded by Ms Jennifer Ong ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ, this summit is an initiative of The MIND Academy, in partnership ๐ค with HAPAยฎ Group. It serves as a high-impact platform to empower women leaders & entrepreneurs through education, dialogue, workshops & transformative conversations that bridge mind, business & purpose
โThis yearโs Summit is not about staged inspiration, itโs about real conversations,โ said Ms Jennifer Ong ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ, Founder & CEO of Power Women Summit & The MIND Academy
โWe are bringing women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป together to tackle whatโs often avoided because silence ๐ค is โ longer an option.โ
This year, this summit takes on an exclusive format, a closed-door gathering of 50 to 60 women entrepreneurs & leaders ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป This intimate setting is designed to foster deeper dialogue, meaningful exchange & bold conversations that spark real change
Led by an esteemed panel of powerful leaders, entrepreneurs & change makers, this summit aims to challenge perspectives, confront taboos & inspire tangible action
Now in its 2๏ธโฃnd year, Power Women Summit 2025 returns with a bold ๐ direction โจ Bolder, Louder & Unstoppable โจ transforming from a motivational stage event into an exclusive, closed-door dialogue space for courageous, unfiltered conversations on leadership, entrepreneurship, womenโs rights & personal empowerment ๐ฏ๐๐ป
SiennyLovesDrawing personally ๐ฉ๐ป๐คฉ got inspired by Ms Jennifer’s ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ lively positive vibe by dancing with her mum on stage during her welcome remarks. Then, her brief honest sharing about her ups & downs from 16 years old till 53 years old now
This summit aligned with WE 2025 ~ Future in Motion, a vision to elevate womenโs leadership, voice & influence in a rapidly transforming world ๐
The 4๏ธโฃ Pillars Of Transformation
1๏ธโฃ. Women Mindful (Mind) ๐ง ~ Strong Minds, Strong Women: Cultivating clarity, resilience & emotional wellness as the foundation of leadership
2๏ธโฃ. Women Unlimited (Wealth) ๐ฐ ~ Wealth is Womenโs Power: Redefining financial empowerment, entrepreneurship & legacy
3๏ธโฃ. Women Amplified (Voice) ๐ฃ๏ธ ~ Womenโs Voices Matter: Owning influence & leading conversations that shape change
4๏ธโฃ. Feminine Power (Boldness) ๐ ~ Feminine Strength: Embracing grace, strength & authenticity to proving that leadership & femininity can powerfully coexist
Together, these pillars chart a journey from Voice, to Mind, to Wealth, to Legacy guiding women to rise bolder, louder & unstoppable
โThe world doesnโt need more noise, it needs courageous women who dare to speak truth & lead transformation,โ added Ms Jennifer Ong ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ
โWhen women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป unite in authenticity & courage, we donโt just change narratives, we change the world ๐โ
Power Women Summit 2025 is more than an event, itโs a movement, building the future of women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป in leadership, business & beyond
WE in Leadership Conference ~ Day 2๏ธโฃ
26 Nov 2025, 9.30am ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With The Hon. Dato Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ ~ Not Just A Seat At The Table: Inclusive Economic Power
This session positions inclusive economic power not as a moral imperative, but as a strategic driver of national resilience, innovation & global competitiveness
SiennyLovesDrawing totally agreed ๐ฉ๐ปโ ๐ฏ the emphasis by The Hon. Dato Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ ~ Believe in your service/ product, then injection of creativity, technology & sustainability to distinguish from competition within the industry
This is not just about opening doors ๐ช, it’s about reshaping the room altogether
Speaker: The Hon. Dato Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib ~ Deputy Minister of Economy Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
Moderator: Nadia Azmi ~ TV Personality & Podcast Host
26 Nov 2025, 2.15pm ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With Tan Sri Dr. Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad ~ Empowerment – Reform – Progress
This dialogue examined the vital connection โ๏ธ between governance reform & inclusive progress where empowered individuals, particularly women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป, play a defining role in shaping resilient institutions & fostering ethical, transparent leadership for the future
Grounded in extensive experience in government & women’s ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป empowerment initiatives, this session offered a thoughtful reflection on how meaningful reform drives lasting progress where true empowerment is measured not by speed, but by sustainability, depth & the collective will to lead with purpose & principle
Speaker: Tan Sri Dr. Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad ~ Deputy Chairman Of Pertubuhan Hal Ehwal Wanita Dan Keluarga Malaysia (HAWA), Board Member of Malaysia National University, Former Secretary General, Ministry Of Communications & Multimedia
Moderator: Nadia Azmi ~ TV Personality & Podcast Host
WE2025 Appreciation ๐๐ป Reception
The organisers team has expressed their gratitude ๐๐ป๐ to each valued participation & contribution to the success of this WE2025
A special thank you ๐๐ป to the organisers team for invited SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป to join this reception
Absolutely an excellent ๐๐ป opportunity to unwind, network ๐ & connect ๐ with fellow exhibitors, sponsors, partners & the whole organising team ๐ซ๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ
27 Nov 2025, 10am ~ AI Master Class by ASEAN Confederation of Women’s Organisations (ACWo) Novel, Level 1A
It kick-started with a short session of truly beneficial to learn 3๏ธโฃ-step relax breathing ie. To breath in๐๐ป, breath deeper ๐ซ & breath out with an “A” sound led by Mr Piyachai ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ, the Only Certified Wim Hof in Malaysia ๐ฏ๐๐ป
This 120mins physical master class combines intentional strategy with Al-driven insights to create optimal performance outcomes
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ก has learnt how to position herself for success through deliberate planning & cutting-edge technology
โ Intentional Strategy ~ Design own path with purpose & clarity, setting clear objectives that align with own vision for success
โ Al-Driven Insights ~ Leverage advanced technology to optimize own performance & make data-informed decisions
โ Optimal Performance ~ Achieve peak results by combining human intention with artificial intelligence capabilities
27 Nov 2025, 12pm ~ Coffee โ Tasting & Sign Language Experience by Starbucks Deaf Coffee Master
In 2016, Starbucks Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ opened its 1๏ธโฃst Signing Store in Kuala Lumpur & marked a milestone in its commitment to inclusion & creating meaningful employment opportunities for Deaf partners
A special thank you ๐๐ป๐ to Mr. Lin ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ, Starbucks Deaf Coffee Master, who have managed well ๐๐ป this 1๏ธโฃ-of-a-kind session that blends the art of coffee โ appreciation with the beauty of inclusive communication
She has learnt how to sign her own coffee order ๐๐ปโโ
She enjoyed the taste & understood coffee โ like a pro
SiennyLovesDrawing personally got inspired by this Starbucks’ Deaf Coffee Master programme, ie. A Berjaya Food Berhad initiative celebrating inclusion & empowerment ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ was proud to attend as an invited media member to witness the Persatuan Wanita Bumiputera Dalam Perniagaan dan Profesyen Malaysia (Peniagawati) ~ The nation’s oldest Bumiputera women entrepreneurs’ association, today held a press conference at ๐the Peniagawati Pavilion, Hall 3, Level 1, Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur
This press conference was kick started with a welcome ๐ค ๐ remarks by the Peniagawati President, Dato’ Hjh Emmy Suraya Hussein ๐ง๐ฝ
She has proudly unveiled the highlights of the upcoming Royal Hi Tea 2026 ~ A royal evening of grace & elegance held in conjunction with Peniagawati’s 45th Anniversary, congratulations ๐๐ป ๐๐ฏ๐๐ป
โจ Peniagawati Royal Hi-Tea 2026โจ
Date ๐๏ธ: 21 January 2026 Venue๐: Diamond Ballroom, Level 1, EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ๐จ๐ฒ๐พ
“Peniagawati has always been a home ๐ก for women with ambition & courage. This Royal Hi-Tea celebrates not just our 45 years of history, but the thousands of women who built it with their hearts, ideas & resilience. With the launch of our ๐ Chapters & updated Constitution, we are strengthening the foundation for the next generation of women leaders in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป”Said the Organising Chair, Ms Nida Hamid ๐ง๐ฝ
“For more than 4๏ธโฃ decades, Peniagawati has created doors ๐ช where none existed for Bumiputera women.This event strengthens our commitment to empower, uplift & champion women entrepreneurs across Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป Tabung Rahmah Peniagawati enables us to extend that support to even more women & communities.” Elaborated by Peniagawati’s President, Dato’ Hjh Emmy Suraya Hussein ๐ง๐ฝ
This prestigious event will be graced by 2๏ธโฃ distinguished Royal Guests of Honor ~ DYMM Tuanku Zara Salim, Raja Permaisuri Perak Darul Ridzuan ๐ธ๐ฝ & DYMM Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Sultanah Terengganu ๐ธ๐ฝ ~ In a historic celebration ๐ฅณ ๐ of women’s ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป leadership, enterprise & empowerment
This Royal Hi Tea is expected to welcome ๐ค ๐ approximately 400 guests, comprising members,partners & invited dignitaries. Absolutely a royal-themed gathering aims to celebrate sisterhood, entrepreneurship & 45 years of Peniagawati’s legacy as Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ oldest Bumiputera women entrepreneur association, bravo ๐ฏ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
This royal hi-tea 2026 also aims to further strengthen ties๐ค๐ป among members, corporates, NGOs & partners, as well as to raise funds ๐ฐ for Tabung Rahmah Peniagawati to support ๐ฏ๐๐ป welfare, empowerment & community outreach programmes
Since March 1980, Peniagawati has been a pillar for Bumiputera women in business. Marking its 45th year, this association reaffirms its commitment to empowering women nationwide as young as 18 years old onwards across the various industries through its enhanced programmes, capacity-building & an expanded national footprint under the leadership of President Dato’ Hjh Emmy Suraya Hussein ๐ง๐ฝ
In fact, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ got impressed that there is a 2๏ธโฃnd generational within the members which signifies the success of this association with its support systems & networking ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Peniagawati even brought some of their members to step forward to US to expand their international network
Peniagawati also announced its official launch of its 5๏ธโฃ zonal chapters ie. North (Utara), South (Selatan), East Coast (Pantai Timur), Sabah & Sarawak, as well as sharing updates about the Peniagawati Constitution to strengthen governance, chapter operations & member support ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Also launched its ๐ Peniagawati Chapters nationwide & newly updated Peniagawati Constitution during this press conference
The highlight of this press conference was the happy announcement to unveil the official 45th Anniversary Logo ie. Being selected from the nationwide ๐ฒ๐พ submissions received. It symbolising unity, progress & the dynamic spirit of Peniagawati women ๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ญ๐ป
Peniagawati continues its mission to uplift Bumiputera women in business
The upcoming Royal Hi-Tea 2026 in fact marks an important milestone with the launching of its ๐ Chapters & the ๐ Constitution of Peniagawati. It reinforces the association’s role as a national connector in business, community & with proceeds to continue supporting the Tabung Rahmah Peniagawati
Yeahโผ๏ธWith the concern increasing โฌ๏ธ cases of COVID19 positive, including the CMCO relaunched at certain designated states/ areas within Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ปwould like to share about her recent online attendance of a Facebook Live session ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป~ Navigating Covid19 2nd Wave: What Are We Really Doing to Protect Our Childrenโโ๏ธ ~
Yes โ , she ๐ฉ๐ป is concerning ๐ about the current status & to gain more knowledge to keeping safe her little niece’s ๐ถ๐ป overall health & wellness from this scarry health pandemic across the globe ๐
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This FB live session ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป was organised & hosted as part of its#PlanTheNextGen series by Trinity Kids Malaysia, an awards-winning๐Trilingual Creative School ๐ซfor children aged from birth till 12 years old ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ปwith aims foran informative, informal heartfelt session with 4๏ธโฃ mothers with real questions, fears, situations etc. regarding managing Covid19 protection & raising own children ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป
The panel lists & talking points of this live session ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป including,
The state of Covid19 in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
Pre-knowledge of a case ~ Precautions & self-isolation
Post-knowledge of a reported case eg. emergency response, management & importance of accurate reporting
Social etiquette among parents when attending events, work & travel
Managing the social & emotional development of a child during this pandemic
High risk vs low risk activities for children
Fighting Covid19 to prevent the 2nd wave
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The 4 mums were discussing how can collectively #fightCovid19 to protect the children ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป & how as the parents ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง can support the development of own children to weather this health pandemic eg. The parents of Trinity Kids Malaysia to design together school SOP
โWe strive to manage the environment that we expose our children to at Trinity Kids through community efforts with the parents. It is only through collaboration that we can make this world a safer place for our children ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ปโ as shared by Ms. Daisy Ng ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ, the Chief Education Officer of Trinity Kids Malaysia
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โWhat I realised was that parents had so many varied questions about keeping their children ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป safe, well & happy during these trying times; but they donโt necessarily have the answers. That is why we started this conversation series ~ To bring parents together to share knowledge & experiences in areas like managing routines & adapting to our childrenโs needs.โ added Ms. Daisy ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ
Moderator ~ Ms. Daphne Iking, Professional Emcee & TV Personality ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Ms. Daphne ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ has moderated this live conversation ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป with aims to put all minds at ease & answer the pressing questions โโ๏ธsurrounding kidsโ safety & wellbeing during this pandemic with3 Cs to avoid ie. Crowded places, Closed contact & Confined spaces
She ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ has jokingly shared that she was once being discriminated that she is contracting with COVID19 as she is a Sabahan, but she wasn’t back to Sabah at all @@
She ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ has shared some of her insights on how to manage some social situations in public she has personally faced as a celebrity without offending others & you can come home safely to your children without worries, including being out at a public event, someone approaches you for a photo opportunity, still go for the photo ๐ธ opportunity safely by standing apart etc.
She ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ told that not practical for her to wear a mask to speak her speech on stage as she has kept a distance with her audiences, she speaks without her mask on stage. She told that she will be responsible to announce on her social media if she is contracting with COVID19
She ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ has shared that eyes contact/ body language to indirectly inform she is not comfortable with certain social activities eg. shake hands, salam, hugs etc. & certain body contact. She told that she will practising some polite reversepsychology as she herself wasn’t sure as she is unwell & would like to keep a distance to avoid a risk of contracting virus during this sensitive pandemic situation
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โI organised a birthday party for my child ๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป a few months back. It was a smaller scale celebration & I was very particular about who I invited to the party.But if anyone asks whether they can organise a party during this time, I would advise against it.โ shared by Chui Ling ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ
She ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ has been very creative by educating her kids by animated the“invisible” COVID19 virus๐ฆ with super power, also she pointed out that moderation is key & a common ground among the family members in taking care the children to coexist with current situation eg. Still sending them to school etc. as unable to avoid things 100% to be safe
Guest ~ Dr. Ng Yi-Ki, Paediatrician of Baby & Beyond Clinic ๐ฉ๐ปโโ๏ธ
It gets increasingly blurry when it comes to managing the risk of exposure on your child ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป when deciding between various weekend activities during this RMCO. As we all aware that a child’s development & personal growth requires interaction with peers through physical & social activities. However, not all activities are weighed equally in terms of the risk of exposure
She ๐ฉ๐ปโโ๏ธ has shared how to pit these activities against guidelines setby the Ministry of Health (MoH) to help all finding the clarity in terms of managing your child ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป’s exposure in various environments through the lens of a paediatrician
She ๐ฉ๐ปโโ๏ธ has further clarified that all must be clear with the facts 1st before taking any safety measurements on kids ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป, be wise from being influenced by any wrong information shared whether on social medias/ WhatsApp messages etc. Yes, managed your risks & do not panic
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โThe risk of transmission among children is at least 50% lower than adults. Let us not be too obsessive to the point where we scold our kids ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป if they touch their eyes or if they do not wear their masks.What we can do as parents is to teach them to be mindful & wash their hands constantly.โ explained by Dr. Ng ๐ฉ๐ปโโ๏ธ
Always educate & explain nicelyto kids๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป above 5 years old about what COVID19 & its impacts, then teach them to be more mindful whenever being out, how to wash hands etc. Those below 5 yrs old, much more difficult to educate the messaging as well as to get them wear the disposable masks, instead she got her toodlers to wear cloth masks & guide them to wash hand
She ๐ฉ๐ปโโ๏ธ has reassured & clarified a Qs received from a pregnant mum that wearing mask will still provide enough oxygen to mum for her baby development, so must wear mask during pregnancy
Guest ~ Ms. Daisy Ng, Founder & CEO of Trinity Kids Malaysia๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ
She ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ has shared the tips on optimising child’s surroundings eg. sanitising own personal space when being out so that they can continue to thrive during this worrying situation. In particularly she mentioned to learn from HK & Taiwan where practising a mandate mask wearing among the communities when unwell & to lower the risk of an individual from contracting any airborne infectious germs
As parents, it’s important to weight the exposure risk of being an uncontrollable spaces eg. playground/ park vs home, school etc.
โIt boils down to trust towards the schools that your children attend. Are they doing the right thing & taking the right measures?The government has given clear guidelines for schools to create a safe environment for children ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป โ clarified by Ms. Daisy ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ
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Also she ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ has shared how herself & her team are continuously working & adapting behind the scenes to create a safe controlled space for fun learning @ school ๐ซ as well as how to adopt these best practices as she has recommended at home or when you are out in public to protect your children ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป
Her school team is practising strict monitoring who is in/ out the school daily, segregating the children ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป, controlled environment to reduce risk exposure, zoom sessions with parents to have everyone on the same page on SOP design together, sanitising solutions, body temperature machine with AI recognition for contactless entry etc. Also being responsible to share an emergency response to all parents to strike a balance of being transparency vs the privacy protection of an infected parent
Not just that, herself & team also design & operate digital school for the kids ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ง๐ป
Personally she ๐ฉ๐ปfeels the 8๏ธโฃ-steps summary in this ebook ๐ฒ to combat COVID19 really spotted on & is useful as a great reminder to all, so why not download your ebook copy nowโโ๏ธ
On a separate note, let’s join SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป as 1 of the influencer ambassador to support ๐๐ป๐ช๐ป#ProjectSidekicks #TAPsidekicks by the communities named @theasianparent @theasianparent_my , she ๐ฉ๐ป wishes all mothers ๐ฉโ๐ฆ๐ฉโ๐ง๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง to have a safe & healthy pregnancy ๐๐คฐ๐ป๐
Heyโผ๏ธ How have you prepare for the upcoming festive ใ๏ธ๐ต celebrationย ๐๐ to ushering in prosperity for Chinese New Year (CNY)โโ๏ธ
Home ๐ก๐ sweet home ๐๐กis an integral element of the celebration ๐๐ as families reunite ๐ช๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง๐ต๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ด๐ป under 1๏ธโฃ roof ๐ & a fresh coat of paint ๐จ will signify new ๐ beginnings & a fresh outlook โจ๐ซ for the new ๐ Lunar year ahead ๐
So, why not repaintingย ๐จ your home ๐ก๐ / office ๐ข to welcoming colours โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐๐ค๐ to refresh & renewโโ๏ธ
As the leading global colour authority, AkzoNobel is committed in making the world ๐บ๐ a more colourful place to live ๐คฉ
Ohh…So howโโ๏ธ
Dulux ~ the AkzoNobelโs leading decorative paint ๐จ brand has been identifying a Colour of the Yearย for the past 16 years to showcasing the correlation between colours & 1๏ธโฃโs everyday life ๐
For 2019, Duluxโs Colour of the Year isย Spiced Honey๐ฏย
Hmm…Spiced Honey๐ฏโโ๏ธ
It’s warm amber tones, aka Crรจme Brulee ๐ฎ 00YY 26/220 is best ๐๐ป described as versatile, sophisticated & timeless
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
It depends on the palettes the colour which is complemented with, Spiced Honey๐ฏ can induce a sense of calmness, cosiness & burst of energy, then to providing 1๏ธโฃโs household a spruce of life this CNY ใ๏ธ๐ต๐๐
Curious ๐ค how Spiced Honey๐ฏ or other Dulux paint colours ๐จ will transform your wallsโโ๏ธ
Do download the free ๐ Dulux Visualizer app๐ฒ to see ๐ & share how the Dulux decorative paint colours ๐จ in transforming your walls
Mr Indra Laban, the General Manager๐จ๐ฝโ๐ผof Decorative Paints ๐จ Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ said: โOur theme for Duluxโs Colour of the Year in 2019 is โLetting the Light ๐ก inโ so we truly hope that we continue to make a difference in the lives of Malaysians ๐ฒ๐พ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ, not only during this auspicious time, but for many generations to come. We are looking forward to what 2019 has in hold for us & are optimistic that Dulux, our leading decorative paints ๐จ brand, will help brighten up many homes ๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ โ
While on the subject of auspicious matters, Master Kenny Hoo, founder ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ of Good Feng Shui, explained that Feng Shui offers a variety of easy & practical tips to improve life. 1๏ธโฃ such way is to use the right โ colours in a home ๐ก ~ by painting ๐จ a certain wall with a certain colour, good fortune ๐๐ฎ can be amplified while harmful elements can be negated ๐๐ป
โFeng Shui opens 1๏ธโฃself to a unique way of looking inwards & at their surroundings. It can bring balance, comfort & harmony into an environment. This CNY ใ๏ธ๐ต, make use of Feng Shui & Spiced Honey๐ฏ to re-energise your homes ๐ก๐ก & create a sense of balance & serenity,โ further explained by Master Kenny Hoo ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Spiced Honey ๐ฏ can be complemented with 4๏ธโฃ different colour palettes, each with its own name
A Space To Think๐ญ๐ค adds sophistication to a room
A Space To Dream๐ญ๐ค adds warmth, encourages rest & reflection
A Space To Loveย ๐ makes everyone ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ feel at home ๐ก
A Space To Actย adds energy ๐ช๐ปto boost productivity
Hey ๐๐ป Let’s ushering Good Qi๐๐ปโ๐ปโจ๐ซinto your home ๐ก this 2019 with Dulux Golden Bowls ๐๐ฅฃ๐๐๐ฅฃ๐
In Chinese culture, a golden ๐ rice bowl ๐๐ฅฃsignifies good ๐๐ปlivelihood & success
In this connection, Dulux has introduced that with every purchase of 2๏ธโฃ cans of 5๏ธโฃlitre Dulux paints ๐จ OR 1๏ธโฃ can of 18 litre ๐จ, you can receive a Dulux Golden ๐ Bowl ๐๐ฅฃ (Limited stocks, T&C applies*)
Dulux Golden ๐ Bowls ๐๐ฅฃ offer 2๏ธโฃ unique designs for your choice OR get both for greater ๐๐ป prosperity ๐ฐ The bowls ๐๐ฅฃ are incorporating with Dulux Colour of the Year for 2019 ~ Spiced Honey ๐ฏ in making it the perfect accompaniment in any home ๐ก Bravo ๐๐ป๐๐ปโผ๏ธ
The chinese character โCaiโ ่ฒก in Mandarin means wealth๐ฐMaster Kenny Hoo ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ has creatively calligraphed the ่ฒก with a โswoosh โ๏ธโ to denote imminent wealth ๐ฐ reaching your hands ๐คฒ๐ป, while the 9๏ธโฃ Koi fishes ๐๐ symbolize long-term prosperity & a smooth sailing lifeย ๐
The chinese character โFuโ ็ฆ in Mandarin means prosperity. It’s specially authored by Master Kenny Hoo ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ with added dot โบ denotes a pearl & additional fortune ๐๐ฎ The ๐ pearls symbolize an abundance of prosperity, health & nobility in perfection๐ซโจ
Let’s participate its current on going online contest ๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป to win Dulux Golden ๐ Bowls ๐๐ฅฃ Yeahโผ๏ธ
Note: Contest ends at 11:59 pm 20 Jan 2019
Best of luck ๐๐ to all participants ya ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ
Feb is a season to celebrate familial love ๐๐โผ๏ธ Howโโ๏ธ
1๏ธโฃ of the many romantic love ๐๐ ways is to enhance the cosiness of your home ๐ก by giving it a makeover
As shared earlier, Spiced Honey ๐ฏ AKA Crรจme Brulee ๐ฎ (00YY 26/220) is the 2019 Colour of the Year by Dulux
With its warm amber tones which is inspired by the beauty & versatility of honey ๐ฏ , it adds a sense of calmness & cosiness to a room ~ A comfortable place for your whole family ๐ช๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง๐ด๐ป๐ต๐ป
A single colour on all walls may be a little monotonous, so why not use various ๐๐งกโค๏ธ๐๐๐๐ colour palettes for different areas within your home๐กโโ๏ธ
Do enjoy some wall colours sample captures shared here ya
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Let’s start with your living room ๐๐ผ, a place where your family members ๐ช๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง๐ด๐ป๐ต๐ป will be spending the most amount of time together gather ๐
Lunch Actually (LA) ๐ ~~ The Asia๐โs 1๏ธโฃst & leading premier lunch ๐ด๐ฝ dating ๐๐ company has recently released the findings ๐๐๐ compiled from its Annual Singles ๐ญ๐ฌDating ๐๐ Survey 2018 ๐๐โ ย in conjuction with the 11.11 Singles ๐ญ๐ฌ ‘ Day celebration ๐๐
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ปย was exclusively invited to attend this private media meetย ๐ฉ๐ง๐
This survey๐๐โ was conducted with 1.3k++ respondents ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ aka singles living in Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ , Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ , Hong Kong ๐ญ๐ฐ , Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ & Thailand ๐น๐ญ The respondents๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌโ gender ratio of 45% males ๐ฌ vs 55% females ๐ญ in the age groups between 26 to 45 years old ๐
โRecently, the trend of slow ๐ dating ๐๐ has emerged among singles ๐ญ๐ฌ where they no longer prefer having unlimited options when it comes to their potential matches. They are starting to prioritise quality over quantity.โ Ms. Violet Lim ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ , CEO & Co-Founder of LA ๐๐
โOur past surveys๐๐โ , as recent as last year, showed that singles ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ are definitely more receptive โ in finding suitable partners ๐ซ through online dating ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐However, we are curious ๐ค to know how singles ๐ญ๐ฌ truly perceive online dating ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐จ๐ปโ๐ป ๐๐ in 2018, with more & more โฌ๏ธ online dating ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐ platforms being made available in the market,โ She ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ has added
It has captured some interesting data ๐๐๐ on shifting perception of online dating๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐ , attitudes & trends around online dating๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐, dating goals & preferences in this digital of technology & social media ๐
75% of singles ๐ญ๐ฌ with online dating ๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐ are indeed looking for a true relationship, although more than half of them admitted that their online dating๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐ experience has been -ve๐๐, especially for singles ๐ญ๐ฌ in Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ i.e. 69% for females๐ญ & 61% males๐ฌ
Hmm…How about for those who have not โ even started with online dating๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐โโ๏ธ
The top๐๐ปreasons for not โ using online dating๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐are,
61% are worried ๐ง about meeting scammers
37% are having heard๐๐ปa lot of bad ๐๐ป experiences from other people
Across all genders & countries , 70% of singles๐ญ๐ฌ have used online dating ๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐ with 61% of them still highly prefer to meet potential partners ๐ซ๐ซ through organic introductions either in public places or recommendations from friends ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ etc.
Dating Behaviour via Online Dating๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐
Overall, 18% of singles ๐ญ๐ฌ spend time to create a good ๐๐ป profile on dating apps ๐๐๐ฒ
However, 60% admitted to read ๐ other dating ๐๐ profiles in details, to decide ๐ค whether they are interested โ
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
Only 6% Hong Kong ladies ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ญ will spend time to create a good ๐๐ป profile vs 69% of them only read ๐ the profiles of the men ๐ฌ๐ฌ in details
40% of Singaporean females ๐ธ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ญ do not text ๐ณ 1๏ธโฃst vs 34% for Malaysian females๐ฒ๐พ๐ญ๐ญ 64% of Hong Kong females๐ญ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ญ, on the other hand, take initiative & would text ๐ณ their matches ๐ฌ๐ฌ 1๏ธโฃst if they like ๐ what they see ๐๐๐ฒ
Dating ๐๐ Preferences
When it comes to online dating๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐, women ๐ญ๐ญ are as likely as men ๐ฌ๐ฌ to focus on physical ๐๐๐ attraction ๐
This survey ๐๐โ has shown that ladies ๐ญ๐ญ choose physical appearance (height, body type, teeth, skin color) as the most important criteria when they decide whether to meet their match offline ๐ซ
While texting ๐ณ etiquette is more important for ladies๐ญ๐ญ, men๐ฌ๐ฌ are more focused on the dating๐๐profiles of the ladies๐ญ๐ญ
However, an exception can be seen in Malaysian singles ๐ฒ๐พ๐ญ๐ฌ who do not rank physical appearance as the most important criteria. On the opposite spectrum, 45% of single men ๐ฌ๐ฌ in Hong Kong ๐ญ๐ฐ place this as the most important
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Most important for female (across all),
23% Physical appearance (height, body type, teeth, skin color etc.)
22% Texting ๐ณ etiquette
20% Religion
Most important for male (across all):
24% Physical appearance (height, body type, teeth, skin color etc.)
21% The ladies๐ญ๐ญโ description of themselves in their dating ๐๐ profile
18% Race
However, once you get past the online dating ๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐ funnel & you meet in real life for the 1๏ธโฃst time, the top 3๏ธโฃ turn-offs are not about how you look at all. These are the top 3๏ธโฃ turn-offs ๐ when it comes to 1๏ธโฃst dates: Their manner (how they treat you & the service staff) (67%), being -ve (50%) & lack of interest (48%). These are the same results for both men ๐ฌ๐ฌ & women๐ญ๐ญ, across all countries๐
66% of singles ๐ญ๐ฌ is open to dating people from another race. However, the exception to this is Malaysian female ๐ฒ๐พ๐ญ๐ญ with 53.66% of them saying no โ to dating people from another race as compared to Singaporean female ๐ธ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ญ (42% says no) & Hong Kong Female ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ญ(37% says no)
Most open to interracial dating are Indonesian females (94%) ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐ญ, Thailand females (91%) ๐น๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ & Thailand men (86%) ๐น๐ญ๐ฌ๐ฌ
Overall, more female (34%) ๐ญ๐ญ believe in going Dutch on the 1๏ธโฃst date as compared to male (25%) ๐ฌ๐ฌ Noteworthy result comes from Hong Kong ๐ญ๐ฐ , where higher statistics were observed with 41% of males ๐ฌ๐ฌ & 45% of females ๐ญ๐ญ prefer to go Dutch on the 1๏ธโฃst date. Thailand men ๐น๐ญ๐ฌ๐ฌ are the most โgentlemanโ with the highest percentage (61%) who believe they should pay ๐ฐ on the 1st date
Future Trends Of Dating ๐๐
Some singles ๐ฌ๐ญ are more comfortable with their single ๐ฌ๐ญ status – despite majority wanting to get married ๐คต๐ป๐ฐ๐ป & be in a committed relationship, 20% of them are not actively looking for a partner & 29% of those who are not actively seeking have cited that they like being single ๐ฌ๐ญ to embracing their freedom (29%). This is especially true for Singaporean females ๐ธ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ญ where 49% of those not actively looking for a partner as they enjoy being single ๐ญ๐ฌ
With the shift of online dating ๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐ perception from the swiping culture to slow dating, it’s not surprising that more singles ๐ญ๐ฌ highly prefer a more organic way of meeting potential partners through organic introductions e.g. meeting in public places/ recommendations from friends ๐
โ1๏ธโฃ of the key reasons why singles ๐ญ๐ฌ like using online dating ๐จ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐๐ is because itโs easy & comfortable to use & itโs free ๐ & requires no commitment. Based on the survey results ๐๐๐, many singles ๐ญ๐ฌ are actively looking & swiping online. Interestingly, they are not interested in investing much time/ effort in preparing their profile but they expect others to as many of them spend time reading ๐ the profiles,โย Ms. Violet shared ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ
A comfy & nice catch up at this event ๐ญ๐ญ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ
It was a privilege to have an interview ๐ฃ๐ค with Ms Violet ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ & requested her to share some dating tips, do enjoy a short clip ๐น๐ฅ captured by SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป for sharing here
LA ๐ helps singles ๐ญ๐ฌ meet compatible & like-minded singles ๐ญ๐ฌ through pre-screened, pre-matched & pre-arranged 1๏ธโฃ-to-1๏ธโฃ dates, to achieve their goal of 1๏ธโฃ million happy ๐ marriages ๐ฐ๐ป๐คต๐ป
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has read ๐ from FB thatย HSCย Medical Centre’sย ๐ฅย free ๐admission ๐ย event on theย World ๐ Health Day 2018ย ๐บย
She has attended โ it with aims to learn ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ค more healthy tips. Reason being since 2017, she aims to live in a healthier lifestyle ๐
Hmm…She was 1๏ธโฃ of the early birds ๐ฆ ๐ฆ, arrived 7.30am ๐ฒ๐ด Ha…Ha…Too excited ๐
Yeahโผ๏ธ She got her S size event T-shirt ๐& a lucky draw ๐ stamps collection card ๐ท upon her registration ๐
During the event,ย Mr Derrick Chan, Group CEO ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ of HSC Healthcare Group shared thatย “We are thrilled to take part in the global ๐ drive to support World ๐ Health Day ๐บ & to contribute in the national efforts in educating & engaging with the community๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌโย
Ms Chanratanak Rong, the Group Marketing Communications Manager ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ has added “As a strong advocator of health & wellness, HSC World ๐Health Day 2018ย ๐บย is at the heart โค๏ธ of our guiding philosophy. We hope to continue this effort to educate & spread health awareness in every level of community๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ“
HSC World ๐ Health Day 2018ย ๐บย is a fun-filled ๐๐health family dayย organized by HSC Medical Center ๐ฅ, Asiaโs ๐ pioneer in heart, stroke & cancer. It’s with lots of interesting healthย programย & exciting ๐๐ค family activities for both parents & children ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง to enjoy onย 7๏ธโฃAprย ๐๐ป๐๐ป
“Organizing HSC World ๐Health Day 2018ย ๐บย has been effortless & gratifying with the teamwork ๐ค& dedication of all the committee members๐ญ๐ซ๐ฌ, attesting that HSC World ๐Health Day 2018 ๐บ would be the best ๐๐ป one YET!” saidย Mr Keith Tan, the Local Marketing Manager ๐๐ปโโ๏ธof HSC Medical Center & Chairman of HSC World ๐ Health Day 2018 ๐บ
It wasย opened to public, includingย to all HSC Medical Center๐ฅโs patients, clients, partners as well as Menara HSCโs tenants ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌย It’s with its aim to have a fun day for the whole family with focus on health & wellbeing awareness๐ค
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
Lots of participants ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ attended it, so happy ๐ that many Malaysians are care about being healthy, bravoโผ๏ธ๐๐ป๐๐ป
Hmm…Some of the exciting activities she ๐ฉ๐ป has enjoyed were,
Complementary ๐ health screening
Yeahโผ๏ธ She is healthy ๐๐ปโ๐ปas informed by the friendly & helpful medical staff๐จ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฉ๐ปโโ๏ธ
Zumba & fitness dance ๐๐ป
A good sweat ๐ฆ๐งto start her celebration ๐๐at HSCย World ๐ Health Day 2018ย ๐บย
— SiennyLovesDrawing (@SiennyLovesDraw) April 7, 2018
Stamp hunting โโ๏ธ
Yeahโผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป won a lucky draw๐ย from this stamp hunting, so happyโผ๏ธ๐
Thank you ๐๐ป for the gift ๐ย & it worth her effort of running ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธwithin the levels of HSC Tower ๐ฅ for the stampsย ๐
Congratsโผ๏ธ To the grand prize ๐ฅ๐ winner ๐๐ป๐๐ป
Your colouring ๐จ just so vibrant & catchyโผ๏ธ
Comedy magic show, Mr & Ms Clown ๐คก๐คกย & balloons ๐ ๐ making
The kids ๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป were having fun & lots of laughters ๐คฃ๐คฃ withย Mr & Ms Clown ๐คก๐คก
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป also requested a purple love ๐ with a white puppy ๐ฉ balloon๐done by the pretty Ms Clownย ๐คก to bring back home ๐ก for her little niece ๐ถ๐ป
Blood ๐๐ก donation
Buffet lunch ๐ด ๐ฝ
A group photo ๐ธ with the 2๏ธโฃ awesome ๐๐ป medical speakers ๐จ๐ผโโ๏ธ๐จ๐ปโโ๏ธof the day, learnt so much from their medical sharing sessions ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ค๐ฅof the day๐
The 1๏ธโฃst exclusive health-talk ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ค๐ฅ in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ by Dr. Timothy James Watson๐จ๐ผโโ๏ธ, Medical Director & Consultant Interventional Cardiologist of HSC Medical Center๐ฅ
Dr. Timothy ๐จ๐ผโโ๏ธ has explained on “๐ Things You Don’t Knowโโ๏ธ About Your Heartโค๏ธ”
Her takeaways from this session, life is short, so not โ to live too stressful ๐๐ (to find way to destress๐ค), be mindful of daily diet๐ฝ, moderation use of electronic devices๐ป๐ฅ๐ฑ, regular body exercises๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ด๐ปโโ๏ธ, at least an annual health check etc. to take care of our heartโค๏ธ
— SiennyLovesDrawing (@SiennyLovesDraw) April 7, 2018
He ๐จ๐ปโโ๏ธ shared about “The Importance of Health Screening” & noted a statistic shown that 9๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ% cancer can be cured if caught early
Her takeaways from Dr Alvin๐จ๐ปโโ๏ธ’s session ~ Prevention always better ๐๐ป than cure~ Highly recommended by SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป to 1๏ธโฃstly opt for a basic body check on annual basis, then from the body check consultation, continue for a more detailed health check if required๐๐ป๐
A special thanks to HSC Healthcare for your appreciation letter towards SiennyLovesDrawing’s ๐ฉ๐ปย coverage. This is priceless & it definitely a great motivation for her blogging passionย ๐
