The year finally draws to its end, and i find myself writing this post with less than 48 hours before officially ending my period of youth or young adulthood (as some countries define the age group between 18-25). Reality bites, with a quarter of a century gone in life- its time to reflect upon the achievements the past 12 months and as well highlight the turning points that truly made 2011, the year that defined me.
Happy New Year to Dear Family, Friends, Fans and New Friends. May 2012 bring prosperity and success in abundance to us all.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2011
- Registered my first Non Profit Organization in Malaysia with Brewing Quality Youth Entrepreneur Association (BQe) in October 2011. What started out as a loose movement of entrepreneurs gathering once a month for inspirational talks became a official youth body that supports and accelerates entrepreneurship among the youths in Malaysia. BQe successfully had its first national scale youth entrepreneurship summit in November 2011 that gathered a record 250+ youths from the most major universities in Malaysia attending a one-day summit or crash course on entrepreneurship in Cyberjaya. (visit www.thebigbrew.bqe.my) Thanks to MSC Malaysia and MAKMUM (a unit under the Ministry of Higher Education), the event was a success.
(Image Courtesy of MSC Malaysia) View more photo's here.
- After 24 months of venturing into multiple businesses, getting involve with over 3-4 different business ventures with 3-4 different sets of business partners to deal with, i managed to learn the trade of a variety of fields and the opportunity that lie within each business venture. Each venture was a steep learning curve for me, getting to know the opportunity of the business itself, as well as learning a lot about the character of the business partners that i was working with. Each venture gave me different insights on what truly was the best option for me, and i came out from a period of multitasking to kill off the weaker ventures to focus on only a single one.
- The decision was to lead GLOC Light Weight Concrete Blocks with the technology vested into the company, and to secure funding to expand operations in the Klang Valley with the set up of a manufacturing plant. I am now in the midst of building a better modern plant to cater to the ever demanding construction sector in Malaysia and within the region.
- Being the Managing Director of H3 Frio which produces the GLOC blocks, i have a strong backing from a experienced and supporting board of directors and shareholders. This makes 2012 even more exciting for GLOC as we look in to tap the local market as well keep an eye overseas.
These are the major highlights that basically summed up 2011 for me. Although it may sound simple, yet i had to endure much hard work and hurdles to complete the year 2011 as where i am today. With a better vision ahead for what lies for me in 2012, i can now start executing and growing the brick making business and as well provide continued support to BQe.
Signing off in high spirits and very optimistic for what lies ahead in 2012. Thanks for spending the quick minute to read this update.
Cheers
HJH
