Women have come a long way, from fighting for women’s rights, and now achieving success in their lives. The stories of inspiring figures often remind us that we can triumph over any obstacles. They always inspire us to make the effort and reach far beyond our limitations. Whether it is in the world, or Malaysia, we always have someone inspiring us and making us proud.
Get To Know These Super Women!
Here are the stories of 5 Malaysian women in the healthcare sector who continue to stir the flame of success in us.
1. Dr. Jezamine Lim Iskander
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Name: Dr. Jezamine Lim Iskander
Awards/Contributions:
- Founded the Cell Biopeutics Resources and Research
- First women to receive a PhD in Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Received an award of the ‘Best New Biotech Company’
During MCO 1.0 back in 2020, Dr. Jezamine and her husband, Harith Iskander found ways to contribute PPEs to the frontliners through their existing resources.
2. Dr. Amalina Che Bakri
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Name: Dr. Amalina Che Bakri
Awards/Contributions:
- Scored 17A’s in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
- Organised a crowdfunding campaign for a Malaysian nine-month-old baby to remove 200g germ cell tumour
- Received ‘Highly Commended’ at the UK Women Of The Future Awards in 2021 under profession category
Dr. Amalina continues to inspire us by sharing medical knowledge and promoting health literacy to the public on her social media platform.
3. Tan Sri Dr. Robaayah Zambahari
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Name: Tan Sri Dr. Robaayah Zambahari
Awards/Contributions:
- Foremost female cardiologist in Malaysia
- Managing Director and CEO of Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) in 2009
- Receipient of the Tribute To Women Malaysia Award in 2016 under Science & Technology Category
Many of Dr. Robayaah Zambahari’s clinical research were published in high-impact medical journals.
4. Sarah Ann Chou
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Name: Sarah Ann Chou
Awards/Contributions:
- Clinical psychologist at Doctors Without Borders
- Organised many mental health programmes for refugees and human trafficking survivors at immigration detention centres and healthcare clinics
Sarah Ann Chou focuses on improving and providing better mental health care to refugees and migrants through community psychosocial programs.
5. Dr. Rebecca Wong Shin Yee
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Name: Dr. Rebecca Wong Shin Yee
Awards/Contributions:
- Associate Professor of Physiology and Head of Preclinical Sciences at SEGI University’s Faculty of Medicine
- More than 30 publications about leukaemia, stem cells, and medical education in high-impact international journals
- Works have been referenced more than 2,700 times by researchers worldwide
Dr. Rebecca Wong Shin Yee has been recognized by Stanford University as one of the top 2% of scientists in the world for the past two years.
We don’t often see many female representations in the Malaysian healthcare sector. Hence, it is important to celebrate and honor these inspiring figures. It is not easy to achieve success. Hard work and perseverance always triumph over success and recognition. Check out these remarkable women who made their way to Forbes’ 50 Over 50 Asia List!
