Fluency in Mandarin helping Malay lass climb up the ladder

A day at work: Lim having a discussion with Mas Izzati on his daily schedule in their office.

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malay woman who is fluent in Mandarin has proven her worth both to her peers and boss at LBS Bina Group Bhd.

In just four years, Mas Izzati Meor Roslan, 22, has gone from being a receptionist to the secretary and personal assistant of property tycoon Tan Sri Lim Hock San.