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From Setback to Strength: How Nor Hashimah Reclaimed Her Life Through Inclusive Entrepreneurship
peoplesystems2025-05-23T13:33:49+08:00In 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. [...]