May 2025 – peoplesystemsconsultancy.com

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. [...]

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

2025-05-13T14:51:20+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 [...]