Sunday, November 17, 2013

The First Woman in Asia to Lead a Central Bank: Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz



Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.

She is indeed an inspiration for me.

She is brilliant, humble, and does her work quietly and ultimately makes decision for the betterment of a nation and her people.

She is a role model for the younger generation to aspire to be the best at what you do be it being a baker, a designer, a writer, a waiter, an engineer, a doctor, etc.

Be useful to your family and society.

Have integrity.

May we have many more like Dr Zeti.


"She had accomplished so much by the time Wharton Magazine published its 125 Influential People and Ideas issue in 2006. Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, G’74, GRW’78, had steered the Malaysian economy through the Asian financial crisis in 1998 soon after becoming interim governor of Malaysia’s central bank. Her steady leadership earned her the full-time governorship of Bank Negara Malaysia in 2000—making her the first female in all of Asia to become head of a central bank. Dr. Zeti then set her nation’s economy on a sustainable, more inclusive course and in the process became an economic leader across Asia and the Islamic world. Since, she has earned accolades as a top bank governor—if not the top one—and continued to be a pioneer. Malaysia weathered the global financial crisis of 2009 with minimal damage, for instance, and when Dr. Zeti raised interest rates in 2010, India and China followed. - See more at: http://whartonmagazine.com/issues/fall-2013/dr-zeti-akhtar-aziz/#sthash.UUyj8w8u.dpuf"

http://whartonmagazine.com/issues/fall-2013/dr-zeti-akhtar-aziz/

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Green Wedding: An Unaisah Azlan and Corinna Chai Inspired Event

So most of you already know that I got hitched this year. It was something very unexpected for me, but what I consider as Allah's Will.

The solemnization and reception was very simple and laid back.

Our theme was Green Wedding; where we wanted to minimize wastage and using the outdoor garden concept. My bridesmaids and family members were asked to wear blue attire but only something that they own or borrowed. We didn't want them to make a dress just for my wedding.

For those of you who are interested in the people I hired to assist me in looking like a bride, here are some details:

Make-up for solemnization and reception: https://www.facebook.com/blushingbrides.corinna

Solemnization dress: Own materials

Reception dress from designer Unaisah Azlan from www.studiotwentysix.blogspot.com

Photography by: Es Studio http://es-studio.blogspot.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/esstudioKL

Personalized shoes by: Cipela Couture at https://www.facebook.com/cipelacouture.













Monday, November 11, 2013

Pyramids in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Did you know that there are pyramids in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Neither did I until the van I was in drove passed it.

There are 3 pyramids that are larger in size comparatively to the Egyptian and Mexican pyramids.

It was just discovered in 2005. How amazing!

See it for yourself!



Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Traveler's Paradise

My family made a collective trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina to spend our Eid'ul Adha with my brother in-law's family.

Although this is our second trip back as a family, it was especially meaningful as we brought back 3 new family members: my husband Syafiq, my brother in-law Shahir as well as my 8 month old niece Sumayyah.

Bosnia has so many attractions to offer:
  • 3 pyramids newly discovered in 2005
  • Scenic rivers and mountainside
  • Historical Ottoman cities
  • War memorials and destruction
  • Halal food
  • Affordable shopping even for Asians and Third World nations such as carpets, pottery, embroidery, genuine 100% leather shoes, jackets, handbags, etc.

The 4 Pyramids in Bosnia

Here is a video travelogue of our trip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQuA1HibGhQ

Enjoy!