Positive and focus are the keys to success - Yong Shi Yun, Recipient of Srikandi Matahari Award

Being positive and focused were the keys to success, said Yong Shi Yun, 24, who received the Srikandi Matahari Award at Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) 13th Convocation Ceremony held at its Gambang Campus Sports Complex on November 10 and 11, 2018.

Shi Yun obtained her B.Eng. (Hons.) Electrical Engineering (Electronics) and is now an engineer at Intel Corporation.

Daughter to Yong Siew Kee, 57, and Chan Yoke Fong, 54, Shi Yun said she had set a goal to do well in her studies and was happy to be able to achieve it by scoring a CGPA of 3.85.

Shi Yun who is from Ipoh, Perak described the challenges faced throughout her study years as something she would remember for the rest of her life.

“I have always stayed positive in any situation including when studying and this has helped me to overcome problems more easily.

“For me, being positive is important and should become a practice for all so things that are planned can be worked out accordingly,” she said.

Shi Yun shared an unforgettable experience when completing her final project, ‘IOT Weighing Scale Application’, which was used to evaluate weight and monitor a person’s level of health.

“It was one of the biggest challenge that I have to face because it involved skills in using several software programmes. 

“However, I managed to pull it through due to patience and support from friends. I really learned a lot from this episode of my life,” she added.

Shi Yun also said she was involved in many activities and held various posts such as the secretary for Mandarin Language Society (MLS) and UMP UNESCO Club.

She added that there had been challenges when organising events in the university especially when it came to getting people to participate in the activities.

“However, these only served as lessons that taught her to be patient and creative in her initiatives to ensure that the activities run smoothly,” she said.