Putting all into the job

By Julia Tan

September 2014 PENANG PROFILE
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Ooi giving a speech at the Tourism Malaysia Australia Roadshow in Melbourne.
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What is required of a woman today to create an effective organisation, and sell and market new ideas? According to managing director of Penang Global Tourism Ooi Geok Ling, it’s all about striving to excel, strong personal convictions and staying focused.It is a dog eat dog world in sales. But whether you’re selling concrete or a destination, the same values ought to be present, such as honesty, perseverance and a strong sense of duty. That is the conviction of Ooi...

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Julia Tan

went to primary and secondary school at Convent Pulau Tikus before continuing sixth form at St. Xavier’s Institution; any other school was out of the question. She misses the fried rice at the school canteen, and laments the passing of the wan tan mee lady.


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