She has been described as the Iron Lady from Malaysia by fellow Asean diplomats in Jakarta. That, by any measure, is a compliment for the pint-sized lady whose career in the diplomatic service has spanned four decades.
Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who worked closely with Datuk Hsu King Bee when he was Foreign Minister, found her hardworking, well respected and friendly.
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