Getting Malaysian kids involved in protecting their future

Children taking part in an activitity at a talk on the environment in Kuala Lumpur recently. Catching kids at an earlier age when minds are hungry for knowledge should be a priority so they can learn to face future issues. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

When I was a child, I had the good fortune to receive an education that set me up to be who I am today.

My headmistress was a true educator. She believed that young women needed to have a rounded and holistic educational experience and thus made sure that we studied both the arts and sciences. There was also a healthy focus on values and ethics, the lessons from which I keep close to my heart until today.