She won because she is hardworking, says Michelle Yeoh’s mum
“We hope that she continues to inspire people just as she has inspired us. She really is an inspiration not only to Asians but everyone, everywhere and maybe...all at once,” she said.Among the local celebrities who witnessed the historical moment alongside Mrs Yeoh were Malaysian model-actresses Amber Chia, Nasha Aziz and Sangeeta Krishnasamy and Malaysian actor Henley Hii.
Also at the event was Women, Family and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri, who presented the “Anugerah Wanita Kasih Unggul” award to Mrs Yeoh in conjunction with International Women’s Day. - THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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