Yes, on this auspicious day of 10.10.10, I wanna do something special in my blog.
For the first time in weichean.blogspot.com, I've the honor to have 12 awesome individuals to share their few words of wisdom in my blog. They have, in different way, come across to my life as well made a positive impact to community, organisations and own circle of friends!
We often talk about dissatisfaction in life. But, "What Changes You Wanna See in This World?"
Here they share their views :-
1. ChenChow Yeoh
A name which doesn't need much introduction especially to the youths & JPA Scholars. Founder of recom.org, Chairman of Cornell Alumni Admission Ambassador Network (CAAAN) Malaysia and currently working as Product Manager in Jobstreet.com. He has inspired a lot of youths!
"Empowered youths step up to shape the world and be counted"
2. Michael Teoh Su Lim
Winner of Microsoft Imagine Cup. Invited to Googleplex and Stanford to give speeches. Represented Malaysia in "One Young World Summit" in the UK and interviewed by BBC and CNN. His achievements can go as long and he's just 23. Now working as a Outreach Division Head in MyHarapan.
" I want to see the younger generation of people in our world, being guided, recognised and empowered to make a difference to the world. "
Environmental conservation, combating deadly diseases, eradicating hardcore poverty and social unrest, are huge issues to tackle, but as youths, with our bold, energy and aspirations, we can make that change happen, a little at a time.
"We just need to believe. I want to see that world! "
3. Wilson Ng Wai Soon
Local Committee President of AIESEC USM, Malaysia. LCP of the world-largest youth run organization and he provides a life-changing experiences to many.
" I want to see people believing that a better world environment is actually very much possible, being holistically, physically and virtually "
4. Kathy Houng
From New Jersey. Graduate of Cornell University. Currently in a 1-year volunteer internships at WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action), Penang. A very friendly and visionary girl, who can sit down and talk with you for few hours with a cup of beer.
"I think change needs to come from a humble willingness to accept that there are multiple ways to build communities, bridge relationships, mobilize people. One thing I would want to see is an increase in intergenerational dialogue and productive collaboration."
5.Ng Shao Yao
We knew each other like at 4, 5 years old. My very good childhood friend. Now a JPA Scholar at Germany.
"It would great that there will be no war from now on and we humans with different skin color,social background etc will start to love each others.
But both you and i both knw tat this is just a great dream.there will be always war in this world.
People need to change first to solve the problem but our selfishness and the reality always stop us from doing that."
6. Steve Ong Wei Siang
Engineering student. But a Forex trader & share investor. Organizing Committee President for MyLDS (Malaysia Leaderships Development Seminar) 2010.
"Everything happen for a reason. I hope the world can complain less, and being able to look for the good reasons behind every bad incident"
7. Florence Ho
" I want a world which we can realize our dreams in reality; and love rules the world and keep violence out of place"
8. Lee Zheng Cong
My good bro since primary school. We've been rival, learning partner and chased after same girl. :P We both set each other as benchmark. He's now the President for AMSA UKM (Asian Medical Student Association)
"I want to see people believing in what can they do to make better world: one's strength may be minute, but when combined, we can create miracle, where dreams are possible.=)cheers"
9. Kristinah K.Krishnasamy
AIESEC USM Talent Management Manager 09/10. A very friendly girl who I always like to talk to.
"I want each and everyone in this world be aware of the current reality of our earth, stop being selfish, leave something for our future generation. :)"
10. Nguyen Vi Gia
Interns from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She lives up to her dreams.
"It would be nice to have more people believing in the future, believing in what they are doing. For sure: things will take a turn for the better. :)"
11. Charlene 샬 린 Chen
She went Korea for exchange to achieve her dreams. An AIESECer from UKM.
"I want more youths today to realize that they had the power to move things differently and make changes in different aspects. Youths in Malaysia and in Korea (probably Asian countries) are too shutting themselves into a small world, most just realizing their duty as a normal student (study, get good grades etc).
Youths are the most important assets with fresh ideas, able to move them into solutions,provided they believe they have the power to make changes."
12. Shannon Chow
Vice President of Taylor's University College Student Council. A trendy Blogger.
"I want to see people starting to care not only for themselves but for others, people who are innovative and constantly moving adapting to make changes instead of complaining, these people would then inspire others and more follow hence making the world a better place =)"
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I thank all of them sincerely of supporting my special post.
We always want to change something.
Who doesn't want a better life? Who doesn't want a better world?
But, how many have voiced out and started the actions?
There're a lot more awesome individuals, friends and coursemates I met along my journey. This blog will serve as a platform of sharing...and yes...there're people out there who really making the changes! Let's start ours now! :))
10.10.10? A day which appears only in thousand of years?
But...... isn't everyday is a unique day - which happens only once in a life time? :)
