Penang teen Lee-ding the way


Tenacious teen: The desire to have a positive impact on the lives of those who need it the most motivates Jia Yi to overcome challenges that come her way.

AS people around her were thrown off course by the Covid-19 pandemic, Jia Yi Lee remained steadfast in her vision to live a life characterised by service to others. Over the past year, the 18-year-old has immersed herself in building a product prototype, as well as in carrying out a community campaign, with the goal of “having a positive impact on the lives of those who need it the most”.

“That motivates me when things get difficult,” she told StarEdu.

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