From corporate life to coral reefs, ex-engineer dives for purpose


Srimanimegala left her corporate job after finding peace in the ocean. --COURTESY OF SRIMANIMEGALA/ The Star

PETALING JAYA: Corporate life paid the bills, but it couldn’t feed her soul. Srimanimegala Sathiavelu found the peace and purpose she had been searching for elsewhere: out of office, beneath the waves.

The 28-year-old from Hulu Langat left her high-paying job after getting her diving and surfing licences.

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