Accountant helps poor Bhutan women earn a living selling scarves

By CHOW YIN SHAN

Making a change: Quin (left) learning the art of weaving from Ana by Karma weavers in Bhutan.

PETALING JAYA: Despite being a chartered accountant, Quin Thong has proven that she does more than crunching the numbers.

The Malaysian, who has been based in Hong Kong since 1988, started “Ana by Karma”, a project which helps poor weavers in Bhutan improve their lives.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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