Headed for the UK, but their hearts remain with Malaysia

Proud smiles: Hay (front row, centre) posing with the Chevening scholarship recipients at the pre-departure briefing and reception event.

PETALING JAYA: Russel Rohny wants to increase mental health awareness among his community in Sabah – and the Chevening scholar will be heading all the way to the United Kingdom to pick up the skills and knowledge to do so.

“As someone of Iban, Murut and Dusun heritage from Tambunan, I will carry my indigenous values with me throughout this one year.