I must say I am not a very bright student in my school days but I managed. I am not a straight A person. In fact the first 2 years of my secondary school, I treat it as “Honey Moon” year. Hey who can achieve what I did? I have 9 different grades for 9 different subjects. Children, please do not follow my footstep.

When it came to SRP (now called PMR) year, I got number 1 throughout each term. My brain suddenly started to go on high speed. Came Form 4, another “Honey Moon” Year. I just developed a liking for Mathematics. I love solving problems. My math books were practically traveling from one classmate to the next. I did well in both Add Maths and Modern Maths.

After Form 5, I did a pre-U course and went into High School (similar to Form Six Upper) in Australia. I don’t know how, I managed to get into their public school. I just had to pay Aus 100 for school fees. Dirt Cheap but I have to bare all the expenses and accommodation. My sister was working there, she sponsored me. I did very well in High School there and got a scholarship for Bachelor Degree in Computer Science for 4 years. Last year was a research year.

It was a totally different experience in studying overseas. I learned to be independent and had the opportunity to learn another culture. In fact, there were lots of students from different countries, like Hong Kong, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Korean & Japanese. Last year of my studies, I got to work as a tutor in the University and earn a lot. Earnings were more than my first job salary. Too bad, I had to come home. In fact I miss home. Home is still the best.

Thanks to my parents for all the support they have given to me! Now I have to pass it on to my children. Tough but I am working on it.