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From Vision Loss to Leadership: Novita Kumayas’ Journey of Empowerment through R.I.S.E.
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From Vision Loss to Leadership: Novita Kumayas’ Journey of Empowerment through R.I.S.E.

peoplesystems2025-06-02T16:17:47+08:00

In the quiet city of Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, a story of strength, entrepreneurship, and inclusivity is quietly unfolding. Novita Lidya Kumayas, a visually impaired single mother, has transformed her circumstances through resilience and training, becoming not just a successful entrepreneur but a catalyst for community empowerment. Her journey is one of many made possible by the Maybank R.I.S.E. programme, which empowers marginalised communities—including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and their caregivers—across ASEAN through practical financial literacy training and inclusive entrepreneurship development. Before R.I.S.E.: A Life of Limitations Novita lost her sight to a severe fever during childhood. As a mother of [...]

From Vision Loss to Leadership: Novita Kumayas’ Journey of Empowerment through R.I.S.E.peoplesystems2025-06-02T16:17:47+08:00

From Setback to Strength: How Nor Hashimah Reclaimed Her Life Through Inclusive Entrepreneurship
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From Setback to Strength: How Nor Hashimah Reclaimed Her Life Through Inclusive Entrepreneurship

peoplesystems2025-05-23T13:33:49+08:00

In Keramat Wangsa, Kuala Lumpur, a mother’s journey from health challenges to entrepreneurial triumph reflects the transformative potential of inclusive social impact programmes. Nor Hashimah Binti Abdul Rahman, once a successful sales representative in a leading pharmaceutical company, saw her world shift dramatically when she was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. Forced to leave her corporate job, Hashimah turned to entrepreneurship. But with no formal business training, limited capital, and declining health, her venture into e-commerce was fraught with obstacles. Her breakthrough came in early 2024, when she joined the Maybank R.I.S.E. [...]

From Setback to Strength: How Nor Hashimah Reclaimed Her Life Through Inclusive Entrepreneurshippeoplesystems2025-05-23T13:33:49+08:00

Harvesting Hope: Tith Somnang’s Journey from Struggle to Sustainable Growth
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Harvesting Hope: Tith Somnang’s Journey from Struggle to Sustainable Growth

peoplesystems2025-05-13T14:51:20+08:00

In Cambodia’s Kandal province, Tith Somnang’s story is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of inclusive entrepreneurship. A father of four, Somnang faced immense challenges after developing a physical disability from a medical mishap during infancy. Despite these obstacles, he refused to let his circumstances define him. A Life of Hardship and Limited Options Somnang once had a stable career in real estate, but the pandemic forced him to close his business. With no stable income, he turned to sugarcane farming, hoping to provide for his wife, children, and elderly mother. However, without formal business training, Somnang struggled to [...]

Harvesting Hope: Tith Somnang’s Journey from Struggle to Sustainable Growthpeoplesystems2025-05-13T14:51:20+08:00

From Trauma to Talent: Sivanh’s Journey of Empowerment
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From Trauma to Talent: Sivanh’s Journey of Empowerment

peoplesystems2025-04-22T11:24:52+08:00

Sivanh, a young Laotian artist and entrepreneur, shares how inclusive training empowered his journey from trauma to talent. In the heart of Laos, a young man named Sivanh Sibounhueang has transformed tragedy into purpose. At the age of 16, he lost both arms in a life-altering electrical accident. The traumatic event led to isolation, depression, and uncertainty about his future. But instead of succumbing to despair, Sivanh picked up a pencil—with his toes—and started to draw. Today, he is not only a thriving artist but a national advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship and disability empowerment. His journey was made possible [...]

From Trauma to Talent: Sivanh’s Journey of Empowermentpeoplesystems2025-04-22T11:24:52+08:00

From Caregiver to Changemaker: Merjane’s Journey of Financial Empowerment
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From Caregiver to Changemaker: Merjane’s Journey of Financial Empowerment

peoplesystems2025-04-17T17:35:18+08:00

In the heart of San Juan City in the Philippines, Merjane De Guzman’s story is a powerful example of how inclusive entrepreneurship can transform not only livelihoods but entire communities. As a mother to five children—two of whom are Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)—Merjane’s daily reality was a delicate balance of caregiving, financial stress, and resilience. Through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme, she turned these challenges into opportunities, building a sustainable business that reflects both personal triumph and a broader commitment to social good. […]

From Caregiver to Changemaker: Merjane’s Journey of Financial Empowermentpeoplesystems2025-04-17T17:35:18+08:00

Bridging the Financial Gap for Marginalised Entrepreneurs
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Bridging the Financial Gap for Marginalised Entrepreneurs

peoplesystems2025-04-11T16:15:12+08:00

In today’s dynamic economic landscape, entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful tools for building self-sufficiency, driving innovation, and lifting communities out of poverty. Yet for millions of marginalised individuals—particularly women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and rural or low-income communities—the path to entrepreneurship is blocked by a persistent financial gap. […]

Bridging the Financial Gap for Marginalised Entrepreneurspeoplesystems2025-04-11T16:15:12+08:00

From Stigma to Strength: How Siti Fatimah Built a Thriving Business Against the Odds
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From Stigma to Strength: How Siti Fatimah Built a Thriving Business Against the Odds

peoplesystems2025-04-10T14:08:07+08:00

In Cirebon, West Java, Siti Fatimah’s journey is a testament to what happens when resilience meets opportunity. Living with a physical disability due to leprosy, Siti faced not just physical limitations, but also social stigma and a lack of confidence. But through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme, she found the knowledge and support to transform her life—and her business. […]

From Stigma to Strength: How Siti Fatimah Built a Thriving Business Against the Oddspeoplesystems2025-04-10T14:08:07+08:00

From Setback to Comeback: Ag Salriminsha’s Rise
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From Setback to Comeback: Ag Salriminsha’s Rise

peoplesystems2025-04-03T17:19:13+08:00

In the quiet hills of Sabah, Malaysia, Ag Salriminsha’s story stands as a powerful reminder that the human spirit is stronger than circumstance. Once a thriving chef in Kuala Lumpur, Ag’s life changed dramatically following a severe accident and job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. But through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme, his determination found direction—proving how inclusive entrepreneurship and financial literacy can help individuals rebuild their lives and uplift others. […]

From Setback to Comeback: Ag Salriminsha’s Risepeoplesystems2025-04-03T17:19:13+08:00

Choun Lay’s Journey: Inclusive Entrepreneurship Through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme
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Choun Lay’s Journey: Inclusive Entrepreneurship Through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme

peoplesystems2025-03-27T13:05:15+08:00

In Cambodia’s bustling capital of Phnom Penh, Choun Lay’s story is one of persistence, innovation, and the strength of community support. A woman with a physical disability due to polio, she has turned the challenges of her early life into a platform for empowerment, thanks to her resilience and the support of the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme, implemented by People Systems Consultancy (PSC). […]

Choun Lay’s Journey: Inclusive Entrepreneurship Through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programmepeoplesystems2025-03-27T13:05:15+08:00

Beyond Survival: Soulitha’s Mission to Build a Future Through Business
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Beyond Survival: Soulitha’s Mission to Build a Future Through Business

peoplesystems2025-03-18T17:00:27+08:00

A Mother’s Strength in the Face of Adversity In the quiet village of Pearmai, Lamam District, Sekong Province, Laos, Soulitha Thinsekamarn never expected that a single medical mishap would change the course of her life. Growing up in a middle-class family, she believed that hard work would lead to stability. However, after experiencing a medical complication that left her physically disabled in her left leg and right arm, everyday tasks became a challenge. […]

Beyond Survival: Soulitha’s Mission to Build a Future Through Businesspeoplesystems2025-03-18T17:00:27+08:00